Sebastian Janikowski: The MVP Kicker Of The Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski was the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He is one a four players in NFL history to make a 63-yard field goal.
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Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski was the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He is one a four players in NFL history to make a 63-yard field goal.
The Raiders played an abysmal game on both offense and defense. Dolphins running back Reggie Bush had one of the best games of his career and Miami wide receiver Brian Hartline also played well. Oakland quarterback Carson Palmer had another game in which he threw for many yards but executed poorly when it mattered most.
Even though Raiders mascots might not participate on the field, their role off the field is just as important. The following are the top five gadgets a Raiders mascot should never be without.
Special teams, along with several other Silver and Black units are banged up. A struggling Miami Dolphins offer an opportunity for Oakland to get their first win, but it will be dependent on the Raiders bench stepping up in key areas.
The Miami Dolphins are a young team with a rookie head coach. This franchise has a storied history, but has fallen on hard times in the past decade, just like the Raiders. Although it's a road game, this is a winnable game for the Silver and Black.
The Raiders have a number of obstacles to overcome if they're to win their first game. They need a new long snapper, one of their receivers had surgery and is gone for several months, and the heat and humidity of Miami poses a challenge. Luckily, the offense will likely be more balanced with the likely return of wide receiver Denarius Moore.
A profile of Raiders fullback Marcel Reece, his history with the Raiders and noted highlights with the team and collegiately.
