Our whole team is just Loaded with talent. This is the first time I have really stepped back to see what we have on Offense but it looks very good. I know talent alone is not enough to guarantee wins but if everything comes together in training camp & we can stay healthy (not to sound like Kitna) but we can win 10 games this year.
QB: JaMarcus Russell: (Has the talent around him to succeed and doesn't have to do everything by himself. After a full offseason he should have the playbook down and he will be able to develope a chemistry with his recievers. Russell needs to just manage the game well & make smart decissions with the ball. The running game will be our strength but that will also open up the passing game when teams expect us to run. I believe Russell will come around surprisingly quick because he is not overwhelmed by the pressure. If you look at his first year at lsu he was a winner from day one.)
HB: Justin Fargas: (excels in the zone scheme should have a good year if he stays healthy)
Darren McFadden: (The ultimate weapon. Creates mismatches and is so versatile. When I look at McFadden in 08 I see Charlie Garner in his prime)
Michael Bush: (Has a lot to prove. I believe he is healthy & will bring a lot of intensity when he gets in. He is also a very versatile player who will make a big impact in the running & passing game)
WR: Javon Walker: (I believe that his knee will hold up well. He will be JaMarcus' big play reciever & have a good year)
Ronald Curry: (Our possession reciever who will get us the first downs & will make the circus catches. I believe Curry will have his best year as a Raider.)
Johnnie Lee Higgins: A lot of ppl are overlooking Higgins after a disappointing first year but i still believe he can be good. The kid has talent but you could even see that he was overwhelmed last year by the speed of the game which happens to alot of rookie recievers. If u look at his first year at utep he didnt have any td's but in his second year he exploded with 10. I expect a big improvement this season with the competition that he now has at reciever and Lofton as the coach.
Drew Carter: (Great size and speed. Gives us another deep threat. He never had that many opportunities to start in Carolina but in the times he did, he was pretty good.)
TE: Zach Miller: (Had a great rookie season. Has great hands and is a decent blocker. He will become Russell's favorite target and will help move the chains.)
LT: Kwame Harris: (Many ppl are nervous about Harris protecting Russell's blind side. I believe Cable will coach him up well & he will be a pleasant surprise like Gallery was last year.)
LG: Robert Gallery: (I noticed major improvement last season and only expect him to get better.)
C: John Wade: (I see him as a healthy Jeremy Newberry. Will add experience to the O-line.)
RG: Cooper Carlisle: (Was our best lineman last season in the zone blocking scheme.)
RT: Cornell Green: (Had too many false starts last year. He could lose his job to one of the younger guys if he doesn't step it up.)
