I am a Raiders fan. That means that during this NFL offseason:

• I’ve tried to think that signing Art Shell was a good move that will restore that ol’ Raiders Mystique.
• I’ve tried ignore the fact that the new offensive coordinator, Tom Walsh, has been out of football and running a bed and breakfast for the last few years.
• I’ve tried to convince myself that top draft pick Michael Huff, a safety, addressed a bigger need for the team than acquiring a first round quarterback.
• I’ve tried to consider Aaron Brooks to be a quarterback who, given the right tools, can put together a winning season.
• I’ve tried to bury my head in the sand when the Raiders signed Jeff George to provide an option at QB.

But the Raiders are now going to open up this season by starting Alvis Whitted at WR against San Diego?

Are you serious?

Alvis Whitted has speed, he may even get open, but he has hands made of pure rock. Yes, I’m a Raiders fan, but even I’m not delusional enough to try and rationalize this latest move by the Silver and Black.

Although, perhaps Art Shell is just trying to confuse the hell out of San Diego…