If I were the GM- Oakland

Considering that Al Davis is alive and running the team.  I wouldn't have much of a say in the position.  They numerous internal issues that crop up in public on occasion.  Did Tom Cable deck a former coach?  Based on the story, I believe so.  Will it be proven?  No, because three other coaches backed Cable's story.  Does Cable have anger-management issues?  Possibly, but without knowing the man I cannot say emphatically one way or another.  Did he coach well enough in the regular season to warrant a second full season at the helm?  I believe so, but those issues that surround are bothersome.  He did win beat some high caliber teams during the regular season, with some talent left to be desired.  So, yes, he does deserve another shot.

The strength of this team is centered around their specialists, kick Sebastian Janikowski and uberpunter Shane Lechler, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugh, and their stable of running backs, Michael Bush, Justin Fargas, and Darren McFadden.  Tight end Zach Miller is a very talented player, and they have nice prospects at receiver in Louis Murphy and Chaz Schilens.  Defensive ends Richard Seymour and Greg Ellis are very good players, but are probably not the proper players for a rebuilding franchise.  Linebacker Kirk Morrison is a tackling machine.  This team does have talent.

However, there are weaknesses here.  The Raiders need to figure out their quarterback situation.  JaMarcus Russell seems to neither work hard enough, nor care enough to be the signal caller this team needs.  Bruce Gradtkowski gave this team a spark when he was inserted into the lineup last season, but is he a player to build around.  That's a tough call.  I'd rather have him as a backup in case my starter were injured, because there wouldn't be too much of a drop off.  Also, their offensive line is in shambles.  It is their greatest need.  They could afford upgrade the secondary around Asomugh, add to their receiver mix, replenish their defensive line, and another outside linebacker wouldn't hurt.

If I'm running the Raiders, I stay put at number eight and take the best offensive lineman available, whether he is Trent Williams or Anthony Davis.