He'd Be a Good Oakland Raider!: AFC East

This is part five of an eight part series detailing players that have jumped out at me and made me say, "Man!!  That guy would be a good Raider!"

When I started this, I knew this day would come.  First let me just say that there are only two teams that I despise at this moment in time, the Chargers and the Patriots.

You'd think that when most everyone who's not part of Raider Nation hates the Raiders, I'd hate all of the teams.  The thing is, in order to hate your team they have to, 1) be good, and 2) have done something that has infuriated me, like beating the Raiders in some extraordinary way.

For the Patriots, as you probably know, it's the 'tuck.'  I don't think I'll ever get over it.  The Chargers are a different case all together, and I'll get into that when I go over the AFC West.

Before I start, here's what I've done so far and where I'll be going in the next few days:

• Mar. 29 - NFL-Oakland_Raiders-Arizona_Cardinals-San_Francisco_49ers-He_d_be_a_good_Oakland_Raider_-_NFC_West-300308">NFC West
• Mar. 31 - Falcons-New_Orleans_Saints-He_d_Be_a_Good_Oakland_Raider_NFC_South_Targets-310308#comments">NFC South
• Apr. 1 - Bears-Green_Bay_Packers-He_d_Be_a_Good_Oakland_Raider_-_NFC_North-010408">NFC North
• Apr. 2 - Redskins-He_d_Be_a_Good_Oakland_Raider_NFC_EAST">NFC East
• Apr. 3 - AFC East
• Apr. 4 - AFC North
• Apr. 5 - AFC South
• Apr. 7 - AFC West

Buffalo Bills

First off, don't expect me to name guys like Teyo Johnson, Courtney Anderson, or Langston Walker to this list.  Even though Walker was part of the best line the Bills have had since 1989, and they let up a minuscule 26 sacks, he was also part of one of the worst lines in the history of the NFL when he was a Raider.  Not only that, anyone that is as ungrateful as he was when he left, can stay gone.

I do like Trent Edwards and Paul Posluszny, but they're young and unproven for the most part.

RB - Marshawn Lynch:  Along with begging Mr. Davis to draft AP, I also begged him to draft this guy.  Not in person of course, but from the comfort of my home with a a bag of cheetos in one hand and an ice cold pale ale in the other.  I still begged though.  He didn't disappoint as he rushed for over 1,100 yards in his first year.  He's a finesse runner that puts his head down and bowls you over if you get in his way and he's not afraid to defend himself or his teammates a la Marcus Allen.  When your running back doesn't take any crap, usually the rest of the team does the same.

OT - Jason Peters:  This guy has the perfect story.  Undrafted out of college, cut in 2004 but signed to the practice squad, then when signed to the team he plays special teams.  Four years later, he's a Pro Bowl left tackle.  That guy would be a good Raider!

OC - Melvin Fowler:  Responsible for calling the protection schemes and being the cog for the running game, you've got to give this guy his props since Buffalo was successful at both last year.  He's not the most talented center in the league, but if he were to join the Raiders it wouldn't be a bad thing because he's a hard worker and he's smart.

OG - Derrick Dockery:  This guy is great in pass protection and can block for the run.  You often hear that teams don't let great players leave, but I bet Washington missed him last year.  He's everything you'd want from your guard.

S - Donte Whitner:  Called a 'major reach' in 2006 when he was drafted behind Michael Huff by Mel Kuiper Jr., but I wonder if he'd like to take that back now.  Whitner is one of those guys that's all over the place, and when he reaches his destination expect an explosive hit.  That's Raider-like.

Miami Dolphins

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