Cooper Carlisle News

Nearly every team has players that will frustrate the fans. Whether that is a draft pick that doesn't perform or a starter that can't stay healthy or a backup that is supposed to become a starter, there are frustrating players on every team.

With OTAs already underway and minicamp, then training camp not far off NFL rosters will soon have to be pared down.

Which rookie will turn out to be the star in 2012? While it's too early to predict who, if any, will be extraordinary this year, I do believe that we truly are on the brink of a new and winning era for the Oakland Raiders .

The Raiders ' salary cap situation forced general manager Reggie McKenzie to release a few solid players this offseason.

The Raiders have a new coaching staff in place this season. Much of that new staff has little to no experience in their current positions and therefore it is hard to know what to expect from them.

The Raiders needed a guard. In fact, it might have been their most pressing need because Cooper Carlisle is 35 in August and was only resigned to 1 year, veteran minimum deal.

At this rate it feels like Cooper Carlisle will be playing guard for the Raiders forever.

The good news for Joe Barksdale is that he got to play in all 16 games as a rookie.

If you judge a book by its cover, the Raiders offensive line has looked pretty good.