Oakland Raiders: Five Key Positions as the Team Concludes Offseason Program

As the Oakland Raiders concluded their offseason program on Thursday, June 14, there has been a lot of speculation as to where they are at and what will happen when they take to the field on September 10, 2012 and beyond.

According to Adam Schein of FOX Sports, "the Oakland Raiders will finish in last place this year." He goes on to correctly state, in my opinion, that this season will be the "most impressive and important since Rich Gannon led the Raiders to the 2003 Super Bowl."

While Schein got a few things right, his opening statement couldn't be further from the truth. Here is a look at five of the Raiders' key positions that could have a major impact in taking the team to the top of the AFC West.

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