They say crops, people, and organizations must go through humbling periods of storms before success rewards their labors. We been laboring a long time, Raider Nation. We been humbled by failed crops, devastating injuries, castoff and deserting all-pros, and a dizzying coaching carousel that just won't end.
We are saddled with Buzzards Luck; "can't kill nothing and nothing's dying." It's hard enough to win in the NFL. But add to the fray Raiders organization bad decisions and self-inflicting setbacks and winning becomes a far and away mirage. Like a promising dream you wake up from just as the going gets good.
Here we are again, making team leadership changes in coaching and management. Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco are out. The Raiders are out of the running for drafting a quarterback at No.1 or No.2. And it just so happens we are in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL (AFC West), with three teams making the playoffs. Happy New Years 2025 Raiders!
How the heck am I gonna watch the NFL playoffs when my beloved Silver & Black are lumped in with the Buzzards of the football world. Sure, I'll wear my colors proudly should I choose to attend a Super Bowl party. But Damn! Damn! Damn! it gets so old watching the same old retooling scenarios playout during or after a losing season. I want some consistency on and off the field for the Raiders.
There. I got it out of me. Thanks, Mike Singletary, for setting the table with a memorable winner's quote. Maybe when all is said and done, Raiders new minority owner Tom Brady brings in his pal Bill Belichick to jumpstart a new era of winning. As of today, reports are Bill has no plans to leave UNC. We'll just have to wait and see about that.
Meanwhile Raiders fans, keep your head up. We've been through this before. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Buzzards are predators. The one thing you'll never see a Buzzard do is give up on small prey. So, until the Raiders return to their glorious ways of consistently winning and dominating in the NFL, stay hungry while feeding on lesser teams.
Win, Lose, or Tie!
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