I will, however, be much happier to learn that he has signed a long-term deal. If he doesn’t – and manages to leave Oakland – I will consider it Reggie’s first real failure as the Raiders’ GM.

As for everyone in the Nation that gives this guy undying love, I understand your enthusiasm. But don’t kid yourselves – as much as he is a factor OUT of the backfield, he isn’t really one IN it.

Reece’s biggest weakness has been his blocking. And God knows with our patchwork O-line, and D-Mac only providing weak chips, Reece needs to learn how to lay some lumber.

Great to have him back.

RAIDER NATION!!!

While you were sleeping and missed it……Reggie M. has cleaned house. The puppet coaches are gone. The do nothing give their stamp of approval to everything Al wanted life time personnel people, suck ups Al had have been vanquished. Even the Minister of DIS-information John Herrera “retired”. Most of “Coach” Davis under-achieving, lottery winning great playaaa’s have been sent packing. The Al Davis scholarship has also been ended. Actual football players have been drafted and signed. Not track star-work out warrior’s. Reggie can’t clean up the mess “Coach” Davis made in one year. Football’s version of the exxon valdez and Japan Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. The dysfunction is “ovah”. Even the famous overhead projector has been sent to the dumpster. There is even an actual war room now…….

M. Reece will be signed long term. Its as much a given as Al’s stop watch…….

This offense is loaded. Carson Palmer is the best QB they’ve had since Rich Gannon (albeit not a lot of competition here). Give up a full offseason and you will have a QB that is at least in the 12-15 range. McFadden, Ford, Moore, Reece and yes Heyward-Bey are a lot of speed and talent. The offensive line is solid but not spectacular. Also potential a star at TE in Ausberry.

The defense will be a question mark but I’m confident Dennis Allen and Jason Tarver can get them to be at least respectable. The Raiders will actually have a REAL defensive plan.

Worst case Raiders are 8-8 again. Best case an AFC West title and about 11 wins.

If the defense plays just mediocre (and I think it does), then this team takes the West. A new defensive scheme and emphasis on that side of the ball with better players than the ones we have lost will do wonders.

Pride and poise, baby.

Reggie will, as he should, take advantage of Reece’s ERFA status and focus on extending guys like Branch, and hopefully Lechler.

He should review film on ex Raider Steve Smith.

He will get a long term deal…he isn’t going anywhere. Guy is a beast in the passing game, hopefully Knapp will do a better job of utilizing his talents than Hubris did.
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Hubris…NICE!

If you don’t care then why comment? They haven’t lost any players they “can’t afford” dummy.

They’ve gotten rid of some players that had big contracts, yes, but made some decent off season moves to fill the gaps. McZ knows what he’s doing.

seahawk game he took a slant to the house on 4th & 1

The RAIDERS are ready for an offensive explosion with a young core of WR, a dynamic backfield and a veteran QB looking to prove all the detractors wrong. If the defense plays above average football, the RAIDERS will make some noise in the playoffs.

Love the offseason this year. Big Reg is handling it like a champ. Good things are on the horizon for the SILVER and BLACK.

Oh and Marcel Reece’s financial advisor needs an explanation.