AFC West 2015 Predictions

Oakland Raiders

August 30, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) runs with the ball against Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tony Jefferson (22) during the second quarter in a preseason NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2015 Record: 6-10 (2-4 in division)

I think there is a glimmer of hope for this team this season.

The Raiders made some good moves in the offseason with coaching and players.

Jack Del Rio is the new head coach of the Raiders this season. The former defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos.

Del Rio in my opinion, is going to make this team better.

They have a young core that is really talented and can surprise quite a few teams, and pull off a few upsets over the course of this season.

This is a team that will struggle but is going to be a team to watch in the coming years if they develop new and current players under the direction of Del Rio.

Quarterback Derek Carr is going to need to have a highlight season.

This may not be too hard for the young quarterback since he is showing much potential.

Carr threw for 3,270 yards for 21 TD passes completed last season.

That is promising seeing that he matches up with other quarterbacks in the league.

A lot of the issue was the lack of protection he got in the pocket most of last season.

To continue Carr’s success the O-line is going to need to protect him.

A player that Oakland fans should be excited about is their recent draft pick Amari Cooper.

Cooper is fresh out of Alabama ready to make his mark in the NFL.

This will be a very exciting to watch Carr and Cooper link up this season.

Cooper will most likely be Carr’s main target for this next season.

Raiders fans should be excited for the future with these players looking to be good for years to come.

The Raiders will struggle this season but in the coming years i do believe they will be a team to look out for.

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