Still, through all of the chaos and disappointment, if you flip on the television on any given Sunday, you'll always hear the crowd roar with conviction as their beloved Raiders take the field.
That's just how they're programmed.
Talking about keeping the faith during tough times, diehard Raiders fan Jaime Meza told me, "Hope dies last."
Witnessing the end of Bo Jackson's career, the "Tuck Rule" and the whole JaMarcus Russell debacle has toughened the skin of fans like Jaime.
This offseason, Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie finally has a chance to bring a much-needed course correction to this historic franchise.
Using a lofty amount of cap space, per Over the Cap, to bring in a band of veteran players, McKenzie has tried to enhance this roster with leadership and production.
Unfortunately in this league, no matter how many moves you make, the job of a general manager is never quite finished.
Looking ahead to what else has to get done this offseason, it's time to find out what's next for McKenzie and the Raiders after the initial wave of free-agent signings.
Draft an Impact Player
Though the roster looks a lot better than it did just a couple of weeks back, there are still plenty of needs that can be addressed during the upcoming draft.
Matt Schaub's arrival in Oakland, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, could throw a wrench in the plans of McKenzie going after a franchise quarterback with the fifth overall pick.
During a conference call with reporters—via Raiders.com—head coach Dennis Allen indicated that not only is Schaub going to be the team's starter for the 2014 season, but he believes the former Houston Texans QB is more than just a one-year solution.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
