Oakland Raiders: After The Draft, Be a Kinder, Gentler Raider Nation

After the NFL draft and trades, let's think of the picks as the newlyweds, who may need a honeymoon for a hot minute.

We welcome, for example, Rolando McClain, Lamarr Houston, and Jared Veldheer to the family.

Some members of the Raider Nation will be "doting fans," showing so much affection for the first few days.

If, however, the Raider Nation does not see results, we will be back to our acidic, sour comments.

The new team members are probably so happy to be instant millionaires in some cases. Imagine them dreaming of all they can do with all of that instant fame and fortune.

Well, the Raider Nation is known to be outspoken and a little tough on the Oakland Raiders. We are tough because, for the most part, we believe in tough love.