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| The Raiders defense took a step back last season, ranking near the bottom of the league in several categories. The rush defense was especially poor, allowing 160 yards per game. If this area doesn't improve, the Raiders defense will be in for another long season. Oakland didn't do a whole lot to shore up this defense. Linebacker Kirk Morrison is a legit star and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha might be the best in the entire game. But after those two players, the Raiders don't have much. Oakland doesn't do a good job of pressuring quarterbacks and struggle to cause turnovers (24 last season). The Raiders have a great return game, though, totaling five touchdowns last season. Johnnie Lee Higgins had three punt returns for touchdowns last season and averaged 13 yards per return. He also did a good job on kick returns (23.4 per return), but Justin Miller split work with him and had two kick returns for touchdowns. Special teams are a strength for the Raiders.
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The Raiders offense doesn't help the defense, stalling and scoring little. But the team should be improved some, which could help this unit. We still don't like their sack potential, but Asomugha gives the pass defense a huge lift for interceptions and touchdown potential. And if you are in a league that is strictly touchdowns for defense, consider Oakland a top squad. Their return game is among the best in the game. But otherwise, consider them a marginal platoon unit for fantasy teams. |
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| David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders FS Michael Mitchell (ankle, thumb) will play in Week 4. |
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| Oakland Raiders S Michael Mitchell (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as probable for Week 4 and is expected to play. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders SS Michael Mitchell (hamstring) said he is close to returning to practice and will definitely be ready for the team's opening week game. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders S Michael Mitchell (hamstring) will probably miss at least another week, according to head coach Tom Cable. |
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| David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders FS Michael Mitchell (hamstring) will not play in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 13. |
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| Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders FS Michael Mitchell (hamstring) will likely sit out the team's preseason opener. |
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| David White, of The San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders S Michael Mitchell (hamstring) did not practice during evening workouts Tuesday, Aug. 11. |
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| Adam Caplan, reporting for Scout.com, reports Oakland Raiders FS Michael Mitchell signed a four-year deal that includes a $1.6 million signing bonus with $2.028 million in guaranteed money. |
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| David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms with second-round draft choice FS Michael Mitchell on a four-year deal, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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Injury Concern.