Oakland Raiders: Once Weak but Now Strong in 2011

Everyone knows that the Oakland Raiders have been weak for about seven years, but this year they have the potential to prove themselves as a stronger, more talented team.

In a few days, the Oakland Raiders will clash against the New Orleans Saints. Looking at the data below you can see the sad truth about how these teams have performed against each other over the past nine years.

Take a good look at the total wins per season from 2002 to 2010:

Year	Saints	Raiders	Diff
2002	9	11	2
2003	8	4	-4
2004	8	5	-3
2005	3	4	1
2006	10	2	-8
2007	7	4	-3
2008	8	5	-3
2009	13	5	-8
2010	11	8	-3

During the nine years focused on in this study, we see that the Oakland Raiders have performed better than the Saints only twice.

The Saints also won eight more games than the Raiders in 2006 and 2009 alone.

If you have heard of the stories of David and Goliath or Jacob and Esau, you realize that those who are perceived to be weaker can often defy the odds and become victorious over their stronger opponent.

We anticipate a shocking performance with the Oakland Raiders defeating the New Orleans Saints in the soon to come preseason game.

What could make this victory possible? Passion, spirit and the Raiders fierce desire to reclaim the honor and glory they have longed for.

Under the coaching of Rod Woodson and head coach Hue Jackson, many fans believe that good things are possible in for Oakland in 2011.

Go Raiders!