Raider Nation Riled Up: Raiders Preseason Surprises

Through two preseason games the Raiders have been a mixed bag.  The first game against Dallas highlighted the potential of the Silver and Black while the Battle of the Bay saw the team seemingly revert to past years’ form.  Still, the preseason revealed some surprises, giving the Raider Nation alternating hope and pessimism.

Nothing has given the Raiders more hope than the emergence of Chaz Schilens as a number one wideout.  Throughout training camp and in the game against Dallas, Schilens proved he can play the game. 

Drafted in the seventh round in 2008, Schilens has quietly developed into a consistent pass catcher with a nose for yards after the catch.  This was never more apparent than in the second quarter of the preseason game against D...

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