Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers: Black Holes and Silver Lining

The Oakland Raiders started the 2012 NFL season with much of the same sloppiness and mental errors that have haunted the organization in the past. With stiff competition in the AFC West looming in Peyton Manning's Broncos, Philip Rivers' Chargers, and a revamped Kansas City Chiefs squad, the Oakland Raiders are going to have to patch up their spotty play from Monday night in an attempt to stay competitive. 

Let's take a look at the areas where the Raiders have noticeable "black" holes to fill as well as the "silver" lining at the end of this long, hard first game of the 2012 season.

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