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Two years ago Louis Murphy was the rising star of the Raiders receiving corps. Now, he's fighting just to be fourth on the depth chart.

Yeah, I know what many people will think after reading the title. "The Raiders ? This guy must be crazy." Even some Raiders fans may think that this may be too strong of a statement.

Trading for Carson Palmer midway through last season was a bold move for the Oakland Raiders , to say the least.

Tim Tebow is a rarity, among mankind for certain, but also among NFL players who, despite creating major stirs as rookies, only increase their celebrity once the novelty of being a highly-touted draftee wears off.

By Bob Evans Senior Writer The Oakland Raiders did not have many picks in the 2012 NFL Draft thanks to a number of moves over the past two seasons.

Michael Bush he isn't. Taiwan Jones might not ever be capable of carrying the rock 30 times in an NFL game while being relied upon to pickup the blitz and protect his quarterback.

Telling him he did a nice job, and how the bar had now been set for the fifth-round pick to do more.

May 15, 2012; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders rookie receiver Juron Criner at organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer passes during an NFL football minicamp, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Alameda, Calif.

For the Oakland Raiders to win in 2012, they will need key stars to stay healthy and be productive.

The headliners in this group have not changed for over a decade. Sebastian Janikowski and Shane Lechler are the highest paid and longest tenured special teams duo in the NFL.

The Raiders always seem to come up when a veteran receiver is available. Free agent Plaxico Burress was asked about Oakland on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

Thanks to labor peace giving NFL teams back their offseasons, trades have been made, high-profile free agents have been signed and rosters have taken shape.

The Oakland Raiders have received a ton of criticism for trading away a first and second round draft pick to acquire Carson Palmer last season.

Happy Cinco De Mayo, everyone. It is only appropriate we talk about wide receivers before I head out to widely receive many festive beverages and Mexican cuisine.