... expectations are higher than normal in Oakland. JaMarcus Russell has left the building, Rolando McClain was their first pick in the 2010 draft, and JaMarcus is gone...(did I already say that?).

However, preseason optimism is not new to Oakland. The Raiders as well as most analyst feel good this time of year, EVERY year. Last year it was the addition of Seymour, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Darren McFadden's "breakout season." It was the year that Russell was going to put it together and finally had some weapons and a strong running game to support him.... right ???

We all know how that turned out.

This year Jason Campbell is their savior, Rolando McClain (a rookie) is going to SINGLE HANDEDLY put that defense on the map. Ri...

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