Another Missed Opportunity: Raiders’ Future Is Bleak Following Loss

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Published: October 27, 2009

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... Eagles, 13-9, the Raiders suffered their worst home loss in franchise history, falling to the New York Jets, 38-0.

When this season comes to an end, and Raider fans have a moment to reflect on what will be yet another disturbingly poor season. Week seven's loss might be viewed as a missed opportunity.

If there ever was a time when the Raiders could have changed their fortunes and reinvigorated a despondent fan base, then this certainly was the time.

Not only were the Raiders coming off of a spirited win over a quality opponent, the team received some good news when it was announced that the Napa District Attorney's office would not be filing criminal charges against head coach Tom Cable for his alleged assault against former assistant Randy Hanson.

In addition, defensive end Richard Seymour was audaciously bold during a radio interview with 1530 Homer in Cincinnati, stating, "You can mark it down. The Raiders will be in the playoffs."

So with ...

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Another Missed Opportunity: Raiders’ Future Is Bleak Following Loss

By
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: October 27, 2009

commentComment        

... Eagles, 13-9, the Raiders suffered their worst home loss in franchise history, falling to the New York Jets, 38-0.

When this season comes to an end, and Raider fans have a moment to reflect on what will be yet another disturbingly poor season. Week seven's loss might be viewed as a missed opportunity.

If there ever was a time when the Raiders could have changed their fortunes and reinvigorated a despondent fan base, then this certainly was the time.

Not only were the Raiders coming off of a spirited win over a quality opponent, the team received some good news when it was announced that the Napa District Attorney's office would not be filing criminal charges against head coach Tom Cable for his alleged assault against former assistant Randy Hanson.

In addition, defensive end Richard Seymour was audaciously bold during a radio interview with 1530 Homer in Cincinnati, stating, "You can mark it down. The Raiders will be in the playoffs."

So with ...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


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