How Matt Schaub’s ‘Mojo’ Can Make the Oakland Raiders a Winning Team in 2014

August 2, 2014   ·   Christopher Hansen   ·   Jump to comments

It’s been 11 years since the Oakland Raiders were a winning team. In nine of those years, the Raiders had five or fewer wins. On average, the Raiders have finished 23rd in points scored and 25th in points allowed over the last decade plus of football futility.
Given these facts, it’s hard to fault a fan or foe for skepticism about this team’s chances to make noise in the AFC West. A nefarious bacteria called negativity has grown in the tepid waters of losing and has infected even a very devote fanbase.
If the Raiders do manage to be a winning team in 2014, quarterback Matt Schaub is a going to be the primary reason. At some point last year, Schaub lost his way, but if he can get his mojo back, the Raiders have a chance to do doing something they haven’t done since 2002—have a winning record.
General manager Reggie McKenzie’s deluge of offseason signings can only get this team within striking distance—it will be up to Schaub to ge...

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