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Coaches and players have been saying all along that this 2007 team is better. It maybe so.
Head Coach Rod Marinelli has the players on his team that share his passion for football. His new defensive co-ordinator, Joe Barry is well-versed in the Tampa 2 defense Marinelli believes in.
The offense has had another year to absorb Martz's complicated playbook. They had only one injury in preaseason; a season ending knee injury to free safety Daniel Bullocks. QB Jon Kitna feels better about this season's opener but says not to put too much importance on the opener.
Oakland isnt easy to beat in Oakland. They have won 7 of their last 9 home games. They are 28-8-1 in home openers.