RIP Oakland Raiders Preseason ’09: The Season of the Non-Answer

Call me captain understatement.  This was an interesting preseason for the Oakland Raiders.  A preseason where they said “I see your questions and I’ll raise you more questions.”

Let’s go over the questions that loomed going into camp.  Would John Marshal’s coaching improve the defense and more specifically the run defense?  Would Jamarcus Russell build on his strong finish to last season?  Would the off-season offensive line acquisitions help the pass protection while leading a solid running game to greatness?