2010 NFL Season: Oakland Raiders Not Yet Ready to Win The AFC West

Championship teams are rarely caught by surprise. They turn up on time and ready. Opening plays show how prepared a team is for a game, opening games show how ready a team is for the season. When championship teams are caught off guard, they find ways to adapt, hang in there and then come back strong.

A positivity has been radiating from Oakland this summer—a new team with new coaches and a new philosophy.

After eight long years in the wilderness, the Raiders were again ready to compete, according to the vibe in Oak Town. The owner was ready, the coaches were ready, th...

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