Oakland Raiders News, 12-22-07: The 2007 Season Is Winding Down

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 22, 2007 1:26 PM PST in News

This season has seen the Raiders return from the ashes of the 2006 season and begin to take on the look of a contender.

Thomas Howard and Kirk Morrison have emerged as one of the MOST exciting linebacker duos in the NFL.

Nnamdi has shut down his man all year. He has less than 28 balls thrown at him all year.

The offensive line, under new coach Tom Cable, has not given up a sack in three games.

Justin Fargas ran for 1,000 yards although he began the season as number three and maybe even number four on the depth chart AND will miss the final two games.

JaMarcus Russell has been limited in his reps, but he gives this franchise hope every time he steps under center.

For a team that won only 2 games last year, you'd think that MAY be enough to take into next year as the season winds down.

That is NOT the case here.

Gone is a terrible losing streak to the AFC West and on the road.

Next Sunday this team has a chance to sweep the AFC West in the second time through the Division when they battle the hated Chargers.

Next Sunday will also, most likely, be JaMarcus Russell's debut as a starter for Oakland.

There is still a lot to look forward to, and I'll be cheering them on the entire way!!!

GOOO RRAAAIIDDEERRSS!!!

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Congratulations to you and Mrs. Saint

I am reasonably satisfied with this year, I think finally the Raiders are turning the corner. There has been a lot to cheer about, most of which you mentioned above. The fact the Stu experiment is over is another good sign. Losing Kelly early this year hurt the team but gave Richardson a lot of experience which in the long run is good. I never felt Jordan was a big time back, not fast enough, not elusive enough so was pleased with the emergence of Fargas but think he will drop back to #2 next year when Bush goes to #1. Have to be concerned about Fargas, a running back career is barely more than 7 years and next year would be his 6th season although for sure not a lot of wear and tear.
Also not sold on Curry as a big time receiver, think that needs an upgrade which is easy to do. I really like Kiffin and the way he forces all the players to compete, don't produce and you are out of Oakland.

by chinabob on Dec 22, 2007 2:20 PM PST reply actions

Curry is best when used as a 3rd down

possession reciever, and Porter is a #2, so if we can get a bonifide 1, with Huggins as the run like hell deep threat, our receiving corp will be set.

by theblackpearl on Dec 22, 2007 3:34 PM PST up reply actions