2009 Oakland Raiders: Three Steps to Escaping the Black Hole

With the supposedly "problematic" and "liar" Lane Kiffin out of Oakland, the Raiders have no excuses heading into the 2009 season. The Raiders fired Kiffin, who was too outspoken for Al Davis, after a disappointing start in 2008. Heading into the 2009 season the Raiders are led by coach Tom Cable, who experienced some turnaround from his squad at the end of the '08 season. Cable seemed to have some control over the Raiders, but there's absolutely no excuse for the Raiders lack of dedication. The Raiders appeared to be sloppy all year long, and the once highly poised team is no the laughing stock of the NFL. Not since the 2003 Superbowl meltdown have the Oakland Raiders played an honest game of football. Led by Quarterback Rich Gannon, and Wide-Outs like Jerry Rice, Tim Brown and Jerry ...

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