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It's been a week chalk full of optimism for this revamped Raiders team. National press is taking notice of the improvements made by this team during the 2010 offseason. And there is news happening everywhere. Open this page, read all the Raiders updates, and Let's Chat, Raider Nation. Anyone can Ask questions, and anyone can answer. Let's have a great talk!
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-There is talk of the positive buzz provided to the team by new Offensive Coordinator Hue Jackson.
-This is breaking news- From Thoughts From the Darkside---Raiders seek repayment in the amount of $9.55 million from JaMarcus Russell. Click here for the full article.
-Jerry MacDonald has proclaimed that he can no longer bad mouth Coach Cable concerning Darrius Heyward-Bey who had his best professional practice on Wednesday in front of the media and closed some mouths while dropping some jaws...
-Like the jaw of Nnamdi Asomugha, who says he is happy to be Hue Jackson's scapegoat if it is for the greater good of the team, ""Any time [Hue] sees me out there, he's gonna talk trash to me, ‘We're coming at you', and he told me this early on, he said ‘when we can complete balls on you, then we know we're progressing; we know that we're going in the right direction'," said the two time Pro bowl CB. "So I think it's good. Every now and then, I'll let him complete one so he feels good about himself, but...no it's good, he talks a lot of trash."
-Jason Campbell is the talk of the town, receiving praise from teammates, like Louis Murphy, "He loves to work, so we're out here putting in the work and time it takes to be great. He's teaching me so much, with me being in just my second year, going through all the different offenses he's been through and all types of defensive coverage's, it's teaching me a lot, it's just good to have that veteran QB to show us what we have to do." As well as praise from the big man on campus, Tom Cable, "His accuracy goes a lot towards the development of [the WR's], including your tight ends in that group, and just overall, I've mentioned this before, just when you have someone throwing them the ball where you can catch it and on time and those kinds of things it gives them a chance to have success and build their confidence and grow as a unit. I think it's having a lot to do with what's going on."
-Tyvon Branch, CBSsports.com's most under-rated NFL player, had some encouraging words for Raider Nation too, "The team seems to be together; both on the field and off. Scheme wise, everyone is getting better. Another season has really allowed some of us to step up and take charge. Although this is a complex game, it is all about making plays. That is what we plan to do in 2010."
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First two votes are for Jason Campbell
Campbell is all the talk, this from Nnamdi Asomugha, ""[Jason Campbell] is a natural leader, so that’s good, something that the offense has been dying to have at the QB position, someone that’s gonna command the huddle, and get the guys lined up and that kind of stuff, so that’s great first off. And then, he knows how to read defenses really well and that helps him to make checks at the line and that stuff, so it’s good. Defensively, you can go to a QB like that and start asking him questions, he knows…he can tell you what disguises are working, what disguises aren’t working; what balls a QB can’t throw; and where a DB can make it difficult for a QB to fit a ball in there so there’s a lot of ways the QB can help the whole team, not just the offense, you could have defensive guys getting just as much help as the offensive guys."
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the more we read about j.campbell the better things are looking for us.very excited about this season.more then any other i can remeber….
"think of the solution not the problem"
yeah, this is one of those guys that Al Davis has really found good success with
a veteran QB who gets a second chance with Oakland.
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
our D#####
with the players we have now,where would you rank us in the afc west?
"think of the solution not the problem"
Optimistiocally, i'd say second
Until they prove it, I’d say third, with the Broncos 4th
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Nobody is going to say anything about me putting the Chiefs ahead of the Raiders???
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I just said it for reaction...
of which there is none!
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Three Safety
What situations did the Raiders use three Safeties last year? Was this used as a nickle rather than an extra CB?
It was in passing situations, but generally when Mike Mitchell was in, it was to blitz
and more often then not, he came free of the edge. There has been a quiet rumbling amongst the Raider Nation of having Mitchell move to free safety with Branch at SS, and having Huff compete at Nickel corner. But the fans are low level with regards to personnel decisions, so it has to be a strong buzz before the staff will hear it
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The rumbling I've heard (that registered, anyway) is moving Branch to FS and Mitchell to SS with Huff competing w/
Little Walter for CJ’s turf. This could be megaphoned in the beginning of the season, if necessary, to get it done.
by Sons-of-Blanda on May 28, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
This makes sense to me. I haven't yet heard these rumblings
although maybe I don’t have my ear to the right part of the ground. I think Tyvon has the skills to make the switch and if Mitchell is solid this will be the best way to get them on the field at the same time.
However given the possibility that the LB’s may be lacking in pass coverage the Raiders are going to need their best pass covering safties on the field and I don’t think that scenario involves Mitchell.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 28, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
you make a good point regarding the pass coverage of the LB's being a slight worry
I’m sure howard will see a lot of the field in pass coverage but a lot depends on McClain picking it up quickly and i heard somewhere he was struggling a little which i guess is to be expected somewhat and it’s still very early. Does anyone know much about Wimbley in pass coverage? i only really remember hearing about him rushing the passer.
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here." - Al Davis
This was from David White
Rookie middle linebacker Rolando McClain looks either lost in coverage or unable to keep up. If he can stop the run as a rookie, the defense can pick him up in coverage.
Of more concern is outside linebackers Trevor Scott and Kamerion Wimbley in coverage at the same time. Not sure man coverage is their thing.
The Browns fans expressed he was serviceable in pass D. I am not sure how much man they ran. So, both Scott and Wimbley’s strength seems to be pass rush, but neither of them can cover anyone. We’ll see how that works out.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 29, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Will the Raiders win the 9 million dollars they are suing Russell for?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
prolly not
But I think it’s a great move to try. The owners need them to win to send a strong message to the NFLPA
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be a strong message
But Russell should be a message alone that Rookies make way too much money.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
yeah, but the NFLPA is stubborn
They don’t want to budge, because they are a union that collects dues. The bigger the contract, the more money they get
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Russell Clause
The Raiders are responsible for rule changes in the NFL (Holy Roller, Stickem). They now may be responsible for the Russell Clause. That is, if your high priced first round draft pick turns out to be Lazy Ass, you get some money back. I don’t see the Raiders collecting unless it WAS an advance.
+1
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It's been said that Plaxico Burress might be available as early as week 8
I call him spiderman, cause he has sticky hands that seem to extend beyond his arms reach at times. Should Oakland sign him if he becomes available?
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I don't see how he could possibly contribute coming in at week 8 with no camp or football at all for so long.
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here." - Al Davis
I think he is a natural
I don’t think it would take him long to get back in the flow
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
plaxico great WR...
but at what cost to our wr’s.don’t you think that would under-mind all of DHB hard work.or L.Murphy with his potential after last season…what are your thoughts????
"think of the solution not the problem"
I think by this point
We should have a good idea of whats on staff and their potential. But adding a guy like Plaxico should help, not hurt. He is not a locker room headache like T.O.
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
not a headache?? tell that to the Giants fans!
he also had off-field problems in pittsburgh. From what I can tell he is a lot like Sapp, other players like him – he’s is a cool guy but he is also a bad influence.
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here." - Al Davis
okay, got me there Oz
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Based on what you've seen, read, heard, etc
What do you think Cable’s potential as a coach are? Or have we already seen him be as good as he can be? I guess, my real question is: Can he be a winner in this league or his he keeping the seat warm for another coach? Hue Jax?
Go Sharks Go!!!
From Cable, regarding Hue
"Being able to have [Hue Jackson] focus on [the offense] the whole time helps us with the other coaches to go out here every day and work on something and improve on something and I think You’re seeing that happen. I’m able to focus on personnel all the time now, so this team how I see it, what I think it needs or doesn’t need or this or that is very much on my mind 24-7 now. I think that the development of the rookies, the development of the coaching staff, what are they doing, how are they coaching, how are we teaching? I think all of those things are things I get to do now that before were just kind of a secondary thought, there just wasn’t enough time."
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
That being said
I think Cable has a Madden-esque quality about him. his players really like him and he is a great motivator.
On top of that, he’s quite honest
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Micro Manage
We have all had/seen micro-managers. Cable was like that last year to a certain extent with too much on his plate. Get good coaches and then supervise everyone. That usually works better.
by Mallard Davis on May 27, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Tyvon Branch is CBSSports.com's most underrated NFL player
Who is the most under-rated Raider this year?
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I'm hoping it's DMac
So I didn’t spend that money on a jersey for nothing….
by KiwiRaiderFan on May 27, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
For what its worth, read the articles on DHB's "best practice, ever."
on the bleacher report (not my usual source, but saw it on my phone). Also, lots of positive media about the team. I’ve known this about DHB for a long time, and I love that he remains humble, and will let this mostly meaningless media attention roll off his back like the negative shit, and continue to work his ass off.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
O Line
I hope one of the new guys is like Lincoln Kennedy and will go into the stands when fans are throwing snowballs at the team. I still remember that after all these years.
LMAO
Hopefully, there will be no snow balls being thrown now that Russell is gone!
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
How do you see the safety position shaking out and do you share my opinion that Tyvon and Mitchell could potentially play FS?
also any inside info on who is getting snaps where?
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here." - Al Davis
I think Mitchell and Branch would make a great safety combination
when you say who is getting snaps where, do you mean safeties specifically?
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
"We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here." - Al Davis
Right now
Huff and Eugene continue to share FS. Mitchell is backing up Tyvon.
But, they are moving people around a lot, and the media is not allowed to discuss new formations or anything like that, because of privacy privlidges
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Been Thinkin'
What the Raiders had in the past and have been missing the last seven years are HOF caliber O lineman, MLB, and Safety. Do the Raiders have them now?
Aside from the OL, yes
but, it is a under-rated OL all together
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait & See
We will have to wait to see if any of the O line from the 2010 draft becomes the man.
by Mallard Davis on May 27, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Jason Campbell
Why is Hue Jackson, Paul Hackett, ted Tollner, and very fast wide receivers
Zach Miller- Miller was an alternate last year, and the improved Qb play will make him a 1,000 yards 7 TD tight end this year
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
TE
Zack Miller, dude can catch the ball and Tony G is in the NFC.
by Mallard Davis on May 27, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
How many games will Oakland win this year?
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Turn Around
The Chargers went from 4 – 12 to 12 – 4 a few years ago. We as fans seem to be happy with the prospect of 8 – 8 or 9 – 7. I think more should be expected.
by Mallard Davis on May 27, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
7 - 9
I would not see a 7 – 9 year as successful even for the Raiders.
by Mallard Davis on May 27, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
it is a soft schedule
hopefully, this OTA’s and mini-camp success can carry over to the games
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
The 2010 NFL Draft netted us
Wimbley
Groves
J. Campbell
McClain
Houston
Veldheer
B. Campbell
Ford
McFadden
That other CB
Goethel
Stevie Brown
and others
Definitely the 2010 NFL Draft
"But my main problem with McClain is his lack of hunger – he clearly doesn’t lust for the kill" -Sons of Blanda
"I've been aware of McClain's downside for several months and posted on it - many here agree this guy's overrated." Sons of Blanda
"McClain isn't in the game the full 30 minutes, film shows he dogs it." Sons of Blanda
LOL
That other CB, you mean Ware. Good post. I think it remains to be seen that this class will be one of the best in Raiders lore.
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
pray
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Reporter Suggestion
A “reporter” suggested getting Haynesworth. Just what the Raiders need is a guy with an attitude problem and who will eat himself out of the league in a couple years.
by Mallard Davis on May 27, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
not I
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
can't move him if he doesn't sign his tag
plus, I wouldn’t trade a 5 time pro bowler, 3 time all pro, 3 time super bowl champion, who might prvide part fo the solution you so desperately seek at DT. Seymour said he prides himself on being versitile and being able to play more than one position. And he wants to be there.
Tommy kelly looks bigger than ever, and Desmond Bryant bulked up 20 pounds this offseason. Both of those guys will likely start, and they are both Undrafted.
New Undrafted rookie Kellen heard is 6’6" 355 pounds and has a head the size of four men. He is also said to be very athletic for his size. Tom Cable called Heard his “Secret weapon”
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Secret Weapon
I like the sound of that. If it’s not Hyperbole…
by KiwiRaiderFan on May 27, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
One Smaller Question
The last time we played the 3-4 it was with Bill Pickel who was only 260#s….I know allot has changed sense than regarding the size of "NT"s but what would prevent us from doing it again effectively..
well, what would prevent is
Kellen heard-355 pounds
Tommy Kelly-320 at least, he looks like 330 or so
Desmond Bryant-310
Richard Seymour-310
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
The raiders ends are all more than 260 pounds now
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Understood...
But I was referring to the fact that the requirements for that 350+ type may be over hyped and we could go with a smaller body and be effective and use the 260# Pickel as an example..
Smaller
Everybody was smaller way back then…
by Mallard Davis on May 27, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Howie is 275
And football is 10% knowledge, 10% talent and 80% heart.
Howie Long had all of that, and if he was playing today, he would still be the same person, so i think he would be successful
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I never got to watch Alzado play
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 27, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to have to disagree with you there..
Howie could be succesful, no doubt. But I think the percentages are off..
I’d have it:
Heart – 45% Check Rudy
Talent – 50% Check He-Who-Should-Not-Be-Named
Knowlege – 5% Check Darnell Dockett. The dude is about as dumb as rocks
2010, the year Oakland regains dominance..
From David White of SF Gate
Jason Campbell has pocket presence, incredible accuracy and nice touch on his ball … everything JaMarcus Russell lacked.
No one is happier about this than the wide receivers. Almost every ball caught them in stride, on time, on the money. Suddenly, the Raiders offense has a chance.
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alright guys, i'm out, keep those quetions coming, I'll get to them later
Or y’all can answer them amongst yourselves.
Good Chat, see ya next time. Thanks for dropping by
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Best offseason addition
The best offseason addition in my opinion was bringing in an OC to improve our offense. a Big problem with the D was the offense having too many 3 and outs. blame Jamarcus if you want. he was part of the problem but the whole offense was to blame.
Best Addition Poll ...
Voted for the 2010 Draft … but, fact is, any one of the choices merits a “best” rating!!! Just seems as if all the right things are happening for the team … most anticipated upcoming season for me since late 80’s! Yeah, there have been some bright moments since the late 80’s, but nothing in the way of generating the excitement I’m feeling for the organization right now! GO RAIDERS!!!
Quiz #2
What player broke Namath’s jaw in a 1967 game. Hint, it was not Ben Davidson as we all think.
At age 13, I was sitting in a bus in the parking lot of the Coliseum at the end of the Heidi game!
Met "BigBen" Once At Our Booster Club In "SD"...Great Guy....
He was asked about biting off someones thumb and his reply was why was it in my helmet….
Wish I could answer your question but at a loss….
lil research
The rivalry reached a fever pitch when the Raiders’ Ike Lassiter broke Namath’s jaw in a 1967 game. Raiders coach Al Davis and Jets coach Weeb Ewbank kept the fires burning with their own personal rivalry — no love lost between the two.
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 28, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
nothing compares to releasing JaWalrus …. now he is gone, Campbell’s work ethic can set the standard …. just like Gannon’s did
Just Win, baby !
I think you should change your tagname to RaMarcus
LOL
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 28, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Who are the starting WR’s this year? I assume Louis Murphy is in… Who’s the other, Schilens or Hey Bey?
Formerly Bye, Dawk :(
javon walker and todd pinkston
haha, I crack myself up
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 28, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Todd Pinkston was one of D. McNabb's projects in Philly
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 29, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
that's funny
I honestly didn’t know you were a Philly fan. Sorry for the distaste!
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 30, 2010 4:40 AM PDT up reply actions
to answer your questions though,
If Schilens is healthy, then he and DHB will be the assumed starters. I think they had a really good thing going when they went three wide at the end of the 2009 season with Schilens in the slot.
Regarless of the starters, the whole WR corp. should be better in 2010
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 28, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
So Louis Murphy is not starting this year if you have Schillens and DHB projected as the starters?
What about a single back set with Murphy, DHB & Schillens in the slot? Then they can have Miller at TE and whoever ends up being the starter at HB. Its not like they have anybody who’s really earned a starting job so far at FB.
to be frank
nobody has earned a starting spot period. It’s still really early in the year. And in response to the rest of your comment, I think three wideouts with either halfback could be really quite effective
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by B.A.Armstrong on May 28, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Assuming makes an ass out of you and me..haha
I’m not sure why you assume Louis is starting. I think Chaz is an automatic, and I hope the other is Heyward-Bey.
2010, the year Oakland regains dominance..
i can see clearly now!
the release of russell opened up the door for JC and instantly changed team moral!
OAKTOWN RAIDERS
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