2007 Recap

The Oakland Raiders finished tied for last in the AFC West with a 4-12 record and a season plagued by a poor defense. The defense gave up 398 points in the season, or nearly 25 points a game. The offense was equally dreadful scoring just over 17 points a game.

The Raiders franchised CB Nnamdi Asomugha, signed DT William Joseoh and S Gibri Wilson, and made a blockbuster trade for CB DeAngelo Hall to improve the defense. The offense looks ready for JaMarcus Russell to step up as starter for the team and the resigning of RB Justin Fargas gives the Raiders blazing speed in the backfield. The Raiders appear to looking to upgrade the defensive line and offensive line in the 2008 draft, in which the have the fourth pick.

Team History

After a three struggling season to start off the franchise I the AFL, the Oakland Raiders brought in Al Davis as head coach and general manager and followed with only seven losing seasons from 1963-2002. The Raiders won one AFL championship, and three divisional title before the merger with the NFL, and three Super Bowls and 12 divisional titles since the merger.

The team has also famously moved back and forth between Oakland and Los Angeles. Currently the team is trying to find their way back to the postseason, posting five straight losing seasons since being blown out in Super Bowl XXXVII.