Warren Sapp

Warren Sapp as retired so gone now is the best part of the Oakland Raider defense. Without Sapp, they will struggle to stop anyone, not that they weren’t already struggling. DeAngelo Hall is a talented cornerback with an attitude problem. If he can stay in the game long enough to make something happen then maybe that will be good for Oakland, but his brash, despicable attitude will cost this team more then it will help. The Oakland Raider defense is terrible. I personally would have drafted Glenn Dorsey with my first pick, but the Raider’s opted for offense. Yes offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships. They will struggle this year.

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Although I miss that dominant defense with stars like Warren Sapp (remember his touchdown?!?) and Booger McFarland, I still scream at opposing QBs to “throw it to Rhonde”. Also, it has been exciting to see Jeff Garcia enjoy the spotlight again. I have always believed that he possesses the most heart in the NFL. That guy will get up and take a snap after being pummeled by giant defensive linemen over and over. It’s too bad he’s a bit under the weather, although Luke McCown is not bad at all and should grow into being quite good. As I hold my breath for the rest of the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are my only real chance of rooting for anyone in the post-season. My San Francisco 49ers are stinking up the place as are my Oakland Raiders. There is no hope from my San Diego Chargers either…huuuuhhhmmmmm

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