Well, there's no question the running game is their strength, but even a mediocre defense, like the Broncos, can stop the Raider's running game if that's really their only offensive weapon. Just put eight guys in the box and force the game onto the rookie shoulders of JaMarcus Russel. But according to last season's stats the running game wasn't the problem. Why draft McFadden, when they should have taken Sedrick Ellis or Glen Dorsey? For God's sake, is there anyone on the front four of the Raider's (defense) that can step up and be a man and give a commanding "No!" to the running game? People just run at will against the Raiders. And when you can run at will, you can also pass at will.
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