10 Reasons Oakland Raiders Will Improve from Last Season

The Oakland Raiders finished an emotional season with a record of 8-8. The season got away from the Raiders down the stretch and the team missed its opportunity to make the playoffs.

Improvement in 2012 could very easily mean the Raiders' first playoff berth in over a decade. They haven't won more than nine games since 2002, but will likely need a winning record to make the playoffs. 

The fans should have reason for optimism, as there are a number of reasons the team will improve from last season.

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