... there a clause in every ESPN contract that discourages any positive Oakland Raiders coverage?

Within hours of the trade, Adam Schefter spewed texts from unnamed sources within the league who blasted the Raiders for making the move.

The trade is written off as one that will give the Raiders a couple of extra wins at best but won't put them into contention.

Well, here's my contention: The Raiders want to improve.

They addressed the area of greatest need in their lineup, they have youth at every skill position, and they possess sufficient talent to make a playoff run.

I have suggested for months that Oakland has two prominent issues that will keep them from having a breakthrough season: They can't stop the...

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