What Do the Oakland Raiders Need to Win?

Since this is OTA time, a lot of looks will be seen by both the media and the fans. The media would love to find things wrong, while the fans would love to find things right.

Both of these groups are not exclusive, as some media people would like to see a resurgence in the Raiders...and not just the one or two-win improvements.

But if it is the question that needs to be asked, how can the Raiders improve from a five-win season to an eight-win season?

The first issue is protection for JaMarcus Russell. Quarterbacks thrive on time to develop plays. Which would you rather have, a short three-yard gain or a 20-yard pass? If your receiver or end can't get 10-15 yards downfield before the QB's scrambling, there is a problem.

Likewise—call it 1-A—is havi...

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