The Oakland Raiders have been one of the most successful teams in NFL history, with constant AFC domination and three Super Bowl titles serving as highlights in the franchise’s long legacy. Owner Al Davis has always placed winning above all else, and this thought continues to throughout the entire Raiders team. After posting a 4-12 record in 2007, the Oakland Raiders have retooled and are ready to bounce back to their historic greatness.
The 2007 first-overall pick QB JaMarcus Russell will have his first full year as a starter, and his big arm will have WR Javon Walker as a primary target. Rookie RB Darren McFadden will team with Justin Fargas to form a speedy backfield duo. The Raiders have prided themselves on defense, and the 2008 “D” is a good one. The 4-3 alignment is led by D-Linemen Derrick Burgess and Tommy Kelly, while DeAngelo Hall, Gibril Wilson, Michael Huff, and Nnamdi Asomugha bolster the Raiders’ secondary.
Young head coach Lane Kiffin is entering his second year and has the best Oakland Raiders team in years at his disposal. Conquering the AFC West is the first goal of the season, and it will be tough. The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will travel in from Middle America, while the previous AFC West top gun San Diego Chargers will continue the long rivalry with the Raiders. The Oakland Raiders schedule does not get any easier outside the division with opponents like the Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, and New England Patriots.
The historic McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California has played home to the Oakland Raiders for decades. The Raider Nation packs the stadium with 60,000 fans and incoming opponents fear the Black Hole the fans create. With Raider Nation all over the world, tickets to Oakland Raiders games are some of the most sought after in sports. Order your Oakland Raiders tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!