Oakland Raiders: Will the “Air Attack” Fly or Flop in 2011?

July 9, 2011   ·   RaiderusMax   ·   Jump to comments

The Oakland Raiders had some spectacular catches last season, and the wide receiving corp stepped up to win a few games.
However, it was also obvious that the wide receivers were inconsistent. Simple passes dropped cost the Raiders a few games as well. Darrius Heyward Bey is an an example of inconsistency and unless he can improve in 2011, should be released.
Defensively, the Oakland Raiders are to be feared. The defensive front is simply "The Four Horseman" as Tommy Kelly, Richard Seymour, Matt Shaughnessy and Kamerion Wimbley inflict suffering upon opposing rivals.
Last season the defense was fast and stopped the run whenever necessary. Yeah, there were a few costly misses, but overall they were awesome!
The offense, however, is in need of either a star wide receiver or growth from one of the promising talents. The Silver and Black need a go to wide receiver other than the Pro Bowl TE Zach Miller.
Both WR's Louis Murphy and Jacoby Ford are...

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