What a year it has been.

Last year, about this time Oakland was preparing for a season with its hopes hinged on Jamarcus Russell, a late addition of Richard Seymour, and Darrius Heyward-Bey.

As it was, Russell was busy with a drink, or drank, Richard started strong but couldn't lift the defense, and ...

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