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Thanksgiving in July




I am thankful for football season to finally start.

I am thankful that this past off-season, it appears we made some great moves.

I am thankful for this year’s draft, Mack, Jelly, Jackson, Dowling, McGill, etc. All come with high expectations and with the weight of hope on their shoulders.

I am thankful that little Davis has been (relatively) hands off, and is letting Reg. do his thing, haven’t always loved his moves or all of his draft choices, but it’s been mostly positive, the fixing of the cap hell is the most important thing he has done.

I am thankful that solid vets like Tuck, MJD, Woodley, Smith, Brown, etc. have faith in the team.

I am thankful for Raider Nation for the support of a team that hasn’t always been easy to support.

I am thankful that even the things that piss me off…DJ/injuries, DMC still on team, Nix still on team, lack of quality depth at most positions, do not piss me off so much, that I can’t get past it.

I am thankful for the continuity of coaches, as turnover every year does more damage than good, I don’t know if DA lasts pass this year, but can truly appreciate the fact he was given the opportunity.

I am thankful our team hasn’t gone by the wayside of fads and marketing and changed our uniforms and logo. Still the best uni in sports!

I am thankful for our past successes as they ease these lean, these really fucking lean years.

I am thankful that one of my all-time favorites, C-Wood is on the team and will retire a Raider, I was there brother when they tried you at receiver a few times, I saw that catch designed to get 5 yards, and you got 11. Thought you should’ve got more opportunities, but it is what it is. Much love and respect.

I am thankful that our future looks bright, even when we don’t know where we will play, if our coaches/GM will be here beyond this year, a foundation has been set, a beginning.

Finally, I am thankful for the writers and the community here at SBP, it’s not always civil, but it is informative and interesting, and when you jones for anything Silver and Black it’s a great place to linger a few minutes of the day and get lost and get informed, infuriated, humored, questioned, confused and ultimately come away hopeful and excited about Raiders football. Cheers!