Oakland Raiders

I am a lifelong Denver Broncos fan. Every atom in my being despises the Oakland Raiders. But, my life counselor has told me that I should be more positive - even when it comes to the Oakland Raiders. So, here goes my best effort to find things I like about the Oakland Raiders. Prepare for mammoth amounts of sarcasm.

Life has mysteries we will never understand. I accept that I can't know everything. However, there are five things that I really need to have cleared up. If you have the answers, please feel free to enlighten me.

Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan could make a return to the side-line with the Oakland Raiders. Shanahan in on the short list for a number of teams who need a head coach but the Raiders? Really?

The Dallas Cowboys and Oakland Raiders got into a brawl during training camp this week. I guess when you can’t make the playoffs or even get above .500 this is one way to get a little attention from fans around the league.

Today sad news hit the Oakland Raiders as Todd Christensen died at the age of 57. Christensen was under going liver surgery this morning and didn’t make it. He was a five time pro-bowler and two-times Super Bowl Champion with the Raiders.