... of "team-first" that permeates the Oakland Raiders' organization and the fan base. Players are helping one another before and after practice, coaches are praising players for jobs well done, and they're chastising them for mistakes. But, what does this mean to the average fan? As a coach I can tell you, this means everything. The Raiders, by all reports, are looking more like an NFL team than they have over the last several years. What follows are some things this old coach feels Raider Nation should be looking for as the hitting starts on Monday afternoon. Hang with me...

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