Oakland Raiders: State of Franchise at the Start of the 2014 Offseason

The 2014 offseason will be the most important rebuilding phase for general manager Reggie McKenzie, head coach Dennis Allen and the Oakland Raiders franchise.

With past financial obstacles essentially off the books, and an increased value now placed on holding on to draft selections, the staff will have plenty of ways to add talent to this team if done properly. 

The 2012 and 2013 seasons under this regime were far from ideal in the win-loss column, but given the situation, not much more could have been expected.

The slates are now clean, the management and coaching foundations are in place, and it is time to see what this group can do in getting the Raiders back to where they belong.

Heading into the 2014 offseason, here is a look at the Oakland Raiders’ state of the franchise.

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