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10 reasons the Oakland Raiders could make the playoffs in 2015

By Luke Dahlgren

Oct 12, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders helmet on the turf during the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders helmet on the turf during the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2015; Alameda, CA, USA; Jack Del Rio (right) shakes hands with Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie at press conference to announce his hiring as Raiders head coach at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2015; Alameda, CA, USA; Jack Del Rio (right) shakes hands with Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie at press conference to announce his hiring as Raiders head coach at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Penance for JaMarcus Russell

God smote the Oakland Raiders in 2007 after he tempted them with the apple named JaMarcus Russell. Calvin Johnson and Adrian Peterson were both options at the top spot in that year’s draft, but instead the Buccaneers of the other Bay went ahead with the purple drank soaked buffoon at quarterback.

Well, the Raiders have made the right choices in the draft, picking up Khalil Mack and Derek Carr with their first two picks in the 2014 draft and making shrewd salary cap decisions. They have paid their price and are repentant for their sin.

It’s time they returned back to the light.

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