We Need to Keep Moss and Porter. Period.

Fist place, they make a lot of money and they're both some what damaged goods. There may be somebody who wants to take a chance on one of them, but what would we get in return? They are both potentially game breaking receivers with size speed and hands but hey are both prima donnas who think the world revolves around them, like I said they're receivers. Marvin Harrison types don't grow on trees. We would probably get something decent for them, but we would not be negotiating from strength.

Secondly, chances are that the Raiders will be starting a young, inexperienced QB in '07. Whether it's Walter, Staub, Quinn, Brohm, or Russell they will be learning a new system from new coaches and they will be charged with leading a 2-14 team back to glory. Should we give said QB an entire receiving corps that is as young and unexperienced as they are? Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that Porter and Moss are mentor types, but better to give a young QB 2 veteran WRs who are physical and will battle and out jump DBs for the ball, these things can be assets for a young QB. Of course, if they don't win right away and things don't go Moss or Porters way they could both deter a young QBs maturation process as well.

The bottom line is that the Raiders are not as bad as they're record would indicate. They were bad, but it was horrible blocking schemes; injuries and inconstancy on the offensive line; turnovers at crucial times; and poor QB play that killed the Raiders and made it impossible to establish an offense. Yes, Porter and Moss were a headaches, but they weren't TO. I am sure that if they buy into the new system, they can still be one of the best tandems in the league.