Vic Carucci The Raiders have a great cornerback in Nnamdi Asomugha, and RB Darren McFadden should have a big year, but it won't amount to much. Prediction: 7-9, second in AFC West
Steve Wyche If they could only play games on paper, the Raiders could be considered potential contenders -- well, and if the team could rely on QB JaMarcus Russell. Prediction: 5-11, third in AFC West
Pat Kirwan The Raiders can run the ball, but can they stop it? While Russell is a physical specimen, can he take the next step? Oakland has the second-best talent in the division and should improve. Prediction: 7-9, second in AFC West
Bucky Brooks The Raiders will flirt with ending their six-year string of losing seasons with a dominant ground game and an improving defense. Prediction: 8-8, second in AFC West
Jason La Canfora Russell seems ready to step up, but who will he throw to? The run defense scares me. The Raiders generally implode. Prediction: 4-12, third in AFC West