NFL  > Oakland Raiders  > My annual "Raiders are going to surprise everyone" rant
July 25, 2012, 02:14 PM
Sorry just not feelin it this year. New regime will take time and they need to actually use the draft picks in future years instead of giving them away.

On second thought if Aaron turned out to be a real NFL QB they might compete, that is the one wild card that could prove interesting.

Carson Palmer on the other hand could still manage a team with a strong defense and 'just do enough to not lose the game' but I doubt that this team has that (Raven type dominating) defense. On the positive side at his age it is now or never.

What are we to make of this team anyway?, in the past it was all about Al.

Curious to see how much the ghost of Al is stills controlling or is it?
August 10, 2012  11:45 AM ET

Raiders have alot of talent

August 10, 2012  12:36 PM ET

Who is Aaron? ;-)

This year is kind of a wait and see year. They have talent and with a full off season, I think Carson will be much improved. He's running a different offense though, so it may take some time to gel.

I don't know what the team will turn out to be, but I'm excited for change and hope for the best.

August 10, 2012  01:35 PM ET

What are we to make of this team anyway?, in the past it was all about Al.

Like the Cowboys - The Raiders didn't get to this point overnight and they aren't going to get fixed overnight. But - I am willing to give the new regime latitude to fix this mess.

August 10, 2012  06:21 PM ET

I really hope they do well, rather funny how Matt Leinart is now the backup to Palmer. Wonder if they play the Seahawks this year? Pete could have a nightmare or two before such a game.
Last year Carson did connect quite well with WR Moore, hopefully he gets over his current injuries. Champ Bailey sure had some complements yesterday for Darren McFaddon.

August 10, 2012  06:45 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

I really hope they do well, rather funny how Matt Leinart is now the backup to Palmer. Wonder if they play the Seahawks this year? Pete could have a nightmare or two before such a game.Last year Carson did connect quite well with WR Moore, hopefully he gets over his current injuries. Champ Bailey sure had some complements yesterday for Darren McFaddon.

Ha! I wish we played Seattle this year just for that - funny.

I read Bailey's comments on DMC, pretty nice getting respect from a division rival. Need him to stay healthy.

August 10, 2012  06:58 PM ET
QUOTE(#2):

Who is Aaron? ;-)This year is kind of a wait and see year. They have talent and with a full off season, I think Carson will be much improved. He's running a different offense though, so it may take some time to gel.I don't know what the team will turn out to be, but I'm excited for change and hope for the best.

Ma'am,
Carson can absorb the playbook.it's his targets that need too be on the same page isall.

August 10, 2012  07:00 PM ET
QUOTE(#4):

I really hope they do well, rather funny how Matt Leinart is now the backup to Palmer. Wonder if they play the Seahawks this year? Pete could have a nightmare or two before such a game.Last year Carson did connect quite well with WR Moore, hopefully he gets over his current injuries. Champ Bailey sure had some complements yesterday for Darren McFaddon.

It's a fresh season,and things could improve with the time too get ready this year.

 
August 10, 2012  07:02 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Ma'am,Carson can absorb the playbook.it's his targets that need too be on the same page isall.

I think they might be EZ. Carson came off the couch last year and only knew a handful of plays. The full off season will help for sure.

Did you hear that the Packers were expected to sign Cedric Benson?

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