Oakland Raiders: Business as Usual While the NFL and Players Negotiate

The clock is ticking. The preseason schedule is set in place. The Raiderettes are getting ready.

And the beat goes on as the NFL and its players negotiate under court order in Minneapolis.

There are articles reporting that Al Davis' health may not be the best. Let's send him a "Get Well Soon" card to let him know we appreciate him.

Some say that Davis is participating in conference calls, discussing and assisting in aspects of the mediation.

Few people know exactly what is going on because the mediations are being conducted "behind closed doors" and not "behind the shield."

One thing is certain: We want the mediations to continue until some type of resolution is decided.

There will be a mediation session today. Can the NFL lockout end today?

Let's hope so because many of us are ready to see the season kickoff.

I don't know about you, but at least once a day, I google to find updates on the lockout.

What I have found is information about the preseason schedule being decided and our Raiderettes getting ready for an exciting season of Oakland Raiders' football.

The momentum is building up. We expect to see a season that tops the accomplishments of 2010.

Go Raiders! Continue to take care of business "as usual."