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The Oakland Raiders saw a promising season fizzle out in the end as they lost their final game to finish 8-8 and miss out on the playoffs yet again. The 2011 season, however, was really about an off the field loss of massive proportions.
Passing of a Legend
Legendary Raiders owner Al Davis died on October 8, 2011 of heart failure. The engine that drove the Raiders, Davis had become a bit of a caricature in his final years as age dimmed his light a bit. That being said, Davis was a force in the NFL for nearly its entire history. His initial role as commission of the rival AFL made him a power broker in sports, which continued when the league merged with the NFL in a negotiated deal. He set all types of firsts. For example, he was the first owner to hire an African-American head coach [Art Shell] and female executive [Amy Trask]. He was a man who never backed down and coined the famous phrase, “Just Win, Baby!” His loss seemed to spur the Raiders on to their best season in nearly a decade. Buy your Raiders tickets now to pay tribute to his immortal statue outside O.Co stadium.
Season Review
The Raiders finished 8-8, which was good enough for a tie for first place in the weak AFC West. The team would have won the division and gone to the playoffs if they didn’t lose their last game at home against the San Diego Chargers. That let the Denver Broncos squeak into the playoffs as the division winner. Still, after a decade of mediocrity, the Raiders appeared to have turned the corner with a solid set of talented players. This team should be a force to reckon with at the start of the 2012 season. Reserve your chance to see this renewed team by buying your Oakland Raiders tickets now.
Offense
Hue Jackson became the head coach of the Raiders for 2011 after having served as offensive coordinator in 2010. The move seemed a success at first as the Raiders became a physical force on offense with a rushing attack led by Darren McFadden and a long ball passing attack led by quarterback Jason Campbell. The offense physically punished opponents for much of the early season and ended the first half of the season 4-4, which was a major improvement over previous years.
Injuries
The Raiders then suffered injuries to McFadden and Campbell that would keep them out the rest of the year. These injuries were devastating news to Raiders tickets holder! Sensing the opportunity to win a weak AFC West, the team went out and traded multiple first round picks to the Cincinnati Bengals to get disgruntled quarterback Carson Palmer. Reserve Michael Bush stepped in at running back and there was a new spark to this team.
Downfall
The Raiders, sitting at 7-4 at one point, stared in the face of their first championship in over a decade. They then proceeded to lose four out of five to miss the playoffs. There were many reasons for the collapse, such as leading the league in penalties…again. The dominant reason, however, was a defense that absolutely fell apart as the end of the season neared. The defense managed to give up 34, 46, 28 and 38 points in its four losses, numbers that the offense simply could not overcome. Even when faced with a win and go to the playoffs scenario in the final home game, they were blasted for 38 points by a Chargers team that had nothing to play for. The Raiders defense was so bad that it set a franchise record for TD passes allowed (31), yards per carry allowed (5.1), yards passing allowed (4,262) and total yards allowed (6,201). The team gave up 433 points for the season, the second most in Raider history. We could only hope that the Raiders organization knows what needs to be done in order to sell out of Raiders tickets for next season.
Changes
Despite making big steps forward towards credibility, the team appears to be in for another offseason of major changes. It appears Marc Davis, the son of Al Davis, has moved into the dominant ownership position. He has already hired Reggie McKenzie from Green Bay as his general manager. In a surprise move, head coach Hue Jackson was fired. Many fans were disappointed to hear this news and started a boycott of Raiders tickets in reaction. In a less surprising move, so was defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan and three of his defensive assistants.
With a general manager in place, the offseason can get rolling for the Raiders. The first task is to find a head coach and new defensive staff. Once that is done, one can expect the team to focus almost entirely on finding linebackers and defensive backs that can actually play at an NFL level. The Raiders have never been afraid of spending big money on free agents, but nobody really knows how Marc Davis will run the team. His appearance does not inspire confidence, but the proof will be in the pudding with the moves made this offseason.
2012 Outlook
The Raiders have a potent offense and a terrible defense. The AFC West is up for grabs. If the Raiders can find a decent head coach and upgrade the defense to a point where it is even just average, the team could easily take the division. Being the Raiders, one suspects it is more likely the team will find someway to blow it instead. With Marc Davis now in charge, a new era has begun for better or for worse. It is still to early to turn in my Raiders tickets. I can only hope that when I am sitting in the stands, things have changed for the better.
The Oakland Raiders traveled to Kansas City to play the Chiefs in week 16 of the NFL season. With the season winding down, the Raiders needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Fortunately, they got it by the slimmest of margins with a 16-13 overtime win. Fans were thrilled that their hopes to buy playoff Raiders tickets were still alive.
Playoff Implications
Coming into the game, the Raiders trailed the Denver Broncos by one game because the Broncos did their part by getting crushed by the Buffalo Bills in the AFC West. The only hope for the Raiders to make the playoffs was to win their last remaining games while the Broncos lost theirs. Make sure you buy Raiders tickets for the Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers game to cheer the Raiders to victory and ensure them a playoff spot.
First Quarter
The game started with a bang when Raider Bryan McCann returned the opening kickoff 91 yards, but was caught short of the end zone. The Chiefs defense stood tall and was able to limit the Raiders to a field goal. The Chiefs did nothing on their next possession, but Carson Palmer threw the first of his two interceptions on the day in the following drive. The Chiefs were only able to turn it into a field goal and the period ended in a 3-3 tie. It was a very exciting first quarter and I am sure those people that bought Raiders tickets were having a good time.
Second Quarter
The second quarter turned out to be a comedy of errors. Both teams moved the ball a bit, but managed to slam their proverbial thumbs with a hammer whenever the opportunity allowed it. In one sequence, the Raiders intercepted the Chiefs. The Chiefs then intercepted Palmer [again] only to have it called back on a penalty. The Raiders responded to this good fortune by driving down the field and executing a fake field goal for a touchdown…only to have it brought back on a penalty. The half then ended 3-3 when the Raiders blocked a Ryan Succop 49 yard field goal attempt, a moment of foreshadowing if every there was one.
Third Quarter
The third quarter continued the comedy of errors by both teams as they wracked up penalty after penalty, but two significant plays would be made. Carson Palmer connected on a 61 yard pass to Denarius Moore to give the Raiders a touchdown lead before the Chiefs clawed back for a field goal after a 43 year completion from Kyle Orton to Terrance Copper. The quarter ended with the Raiders leading 10-6.
Fourth Quarter
The fourth quarter would start off with the Chiefs charging down field only for Orton to throw another interception. Neither team could get much going because of penalties until the Raiders were able to get a 31-yard field goal to up their lead to 13-6 with three minutes left in the game. Needing only to shut down the Chiefs to secure the win, the Raiders defense promptly fell apart and allowed Kansas City to drive 80 years in five plays for the tying touchdown. The Raiders offense then responded by going three and out with the resulting punt giving the Chiefs the ball on the Kansas City 33 with 16 seconds to play. Raiders tickets holders started to wonder if this would be the end of their playoff chances.
At this point, the game turned. The Raiders defense continued its stunning collapse as it somehow allowed the Chiefs to drive nearly 40 yards to the Raiders 31 yard line in only 2 plays and 11 seconds. The Chiefs trotted out their kicker, Succop, for the game winning field goal only to have defensive lineman Richard Seymour block it to send the game to overtime. Few people can remember the last time they were able to see two blocked field goals in a single game! Those that bought Raiders tickets for this game should feel lucky.
Overtime
The Raiders were fortunate to win the toss in overtime given the state of their defense and seemed to know it. Taking over the ball on his own 24 after the kickoff, Palmer threw deep to Darrius Heyward-Bey on the first play for a 53 yard completion. That put the Raiders on the Kansas City 23. Two Michael Bush runs got them to the 18 yard line where Sebastian Janikowski nailed the game winning 36 yard field goal.
The Raiders had escaped despite a very close game. People interested in buying Raiders tickets should feel lucky that their playoff hopes are still alive
Looking Forward
The Raiders miraculous survival in Kansas City keeps them alive for the division crown in the AFC West and the playoff spot that comes with it. In an interesting twist, the Raiders have to hope that the Chiefs team they just beat can travel to Denver and defeat the Broncos. If the Broncos lose and the Raiders beat a dispirited San Diego Chargers, the Raiders will win the division. Any other result and fans will be disappointed that they cant buy playoff Raiders tickets.
The Oakland Raiders scored 24 first half points, and survived a late fourth quarter rally by the Minnesota Vikings to hold on and win 27-21 in Minnesota on Sunday. Led by QB Carson Palmer who threw for 164 yards and 1 TD, and RB Michael Bush who rushed for 109 yards and another TD, the Raiders continue to do what is needed to win. They currently stand atop the AFC West division with a 6-4 record. It looks as if Palmer, who was traded to Oakland from Cincinnati in mid October, is finally getting the hang of the Raiders offensive scheme. This is welcome news for the Raiders fan, who have purchased Raiders tickets to see Palmer lead their team to victory.
After the two teams traded punts early in the first quarter, Minnesota got on the scoreboard first with a 12 play drive from their own 23 yard line. The Vikings drive was kept alive by two 15 yard penalties against the Raiders. Vikings RB Adrian Peterson carried the final 12 yards to score the TD and give the Vikings an early 7-0 lead. Less than five minutes later, the Raiders scored their first points on a 29 yard field goal by kicker Sebastian Janikowski to make the score 7-3 Vikings at the end of the quarter.
In the game, the Raiders were penalized 12 times for 117 yards, four of those being illegal hits. The Raiders are annually one of the most penalized teams in the NFL, and this year is no different. No doubt, cutting down on costly penalties will help the Raiders win future games by a wider margins. Not to mention, give fans that spend money on Raiders tickets a little breathing room.
In the second quarter Oakland scored on three touchdown drives to blow the game open. The Raiders first touchdown of the second quarter was setup when DB Matt Giordano intercepted a pass from Minnesota QB Christian Ponder at the Oakland 5 yard line. He ran it back 42 yards to the Oakland 47 yard line to give the Raiders offense great field position. Seven plays later Palmer found WR Chaz Schilens in the Vikings end zone for an 11 yard TD reception.
That gave Oakland a 10-7 lead and they never relinquished it. The Raiders scored two more times before halftime on drives of 57 yards, and 16 yards to make the score 24-7. The Raiders defense really did a phenomenal job in this game by getting the ball to their offense with good field positon three times. The Oakland offense never had to mount a scoring drive of more than 57 yards all day.
In the third quarter the Raiders defense intercepted the Vikings QB Ponder for the second time of the day, resulting in a short field goal for Oakland and a 27-7 lead. A total of three Minnesota turnovers resulted in 17 points for the Oakland Raiders in this game.
In the final quarter Minnesota staged a comeback by scoring two touchdowns while Oakland remained scoreless. Just barely into the fourth quarter, Ponder threw a 26 yard scoring strike to Vikings WR Percy Harvin to make the score 27-14. And then with just under six minutes to play, Ponder again passed for a 1 yard TD making the score 27-21. The Vikings got the ball back one final time with about 3 minutes to play, but were unable move against a stiff Oakland defense.The Vikings turned the ball over in four downs, and Oakland ran the remaining time off the clock for a 27-21 victory. This last minute drive sure worried the fans that bought Raider tickets for this game. Lets hope they try to keep the 4th quarter comebacks to a minimum.
For Carson Palmer, the wait is finally over. After a disappointing 2010 season, where the Cincinnati Bengals went 4-12, Palmer publicly requested to be traded. Palmer cited the lack of success he and the team had together, but others suggested his strained relationship with owner Mike Brown played into Palmer’s decision. Brown, known as something of a obstinate owner, surprisingly refused Palmer’s request.
This was surprising because not many owners would want to hold a player with potentially high trade value to a contract if they made it clear they were unhappy with the team. Palmer went a step further than conveying his unhappiness, he stated he’d rather retire than ever wear a Bengals uniform again. Brown and Palmer were at an impasse until this week, when Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell went down with a broken collarbone.
The Raiders are off to a 4-2 start this year, and the quiet but effective play of Campbell is believed to be an important part of that record. Campbell had surgery on Monday and is expected to be out 6 weeks. Without Palmer, the reigns would have been passed to historically ineffectual quarterback Kyle Boller or rookie Terrelle Pryor. The Raiders haven’t had a winning season since making it to the Super Bowl in 2002 (and losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Raiders coach Hue Jackson did not want to let the opportunity provided by this good start slip away.
Jackson was willing to give enough that Mike Brown finally relented and accepted a first-round pick in 2012 along with a conditional pick in 2013 for the disgruntled Palmer. The Raiders also will assume the cost of Palmer’s contract for 2011-2012, which allows Cincinnati to free up some room under their salary cap. The trade leaves the Raiders with no picks through the first four rounds of the 2012 draft, adding more credence to Jackson’s assertion they are dedicated to winning now.
Palmer’s career has been moderately successful in Cincinnati, although it is generally believed that his full potential hasn’t been achieved. After getting the starting job in 2004, Palmer led Cincinnati to their first winning season in 15 years in 2005. Palmer threw 32 touchdown passes and finished with a quarterback rating over 100. In the playoffs, however, Palmer tore his anterior cruciate ligament, knocking him out of the game (which they would eventually lose). He returned for the 2006 season, when he had another good year even though the Bengals only finished at .500. The years 2007-2010 would be much more mediocre for Palmer and, although the 2009 Bengals rivaled the 2004 team in terms of success, Palmer would not reach those 2004 numbers himself.
Palmer is hoping this trade will put him back into a situation where he can excel as he did early in his career. Oakland has a strong running game and quick wide receivers, so the offensive pieces are in place. If Palmer is rusty after sitting out the first 6 games of the season is yet to be seen. Regardless, this move gives the Raiders their best chance to win this year with Campbell out. And, with Mike Brown satisfied, it would seem everyone came out ahead on this deal.
It must be said if that there has ever been a representative in the NFL who personified what it means to be gridiron tough; Al Davis would be at the top of the list. For over half a century Al Davis was the Oakland Raiders. He would serve as Head Coach, General Manager and then Owner and over see a franchise that would become known as one of the most competitive in NFL History. In those 52 years Oakland would be the cream that rose to the top displaying no less than 28 winning seasons. At one point they would have a winning season for 16 years straight (1965-1980). In 34 of the 52 seasons they would hold a record of at least .500. In addition, they would win 3 World Championships and the Al Davis motto “Just Win Baby” will forever be the battle cry of this extremely successful franchise.
Al Davis was born on July 4, 1929 in Brockton, Massachusetts, although he would spend most of his younger years growing up in Brooklyn, New York. He would attend Syracuse University and began his coaching career soon after at Adelphi College. After a decade of coaching in college he began his classic career as an offensive ends coach for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers in the American Football League until 1962. In 1963 the Oakland Raiders ownership took a chance on 33 year old Al Davis and made him the head coach and general manager of the franchise. He would be the youngest man in the history of the pro football to ever be hired into those positions.
From that point on Al Davis would leave his mark on the NFL and create an image that reflected his eagerness to be competitive and too just win baby. His trademark slicked back hair and dark sunglasses would define his persona for the next half century. In his first season with the Raiders the team went 10-4 and achieved their first winning season as a franchise. In 1966 took the position as Commissioner of the American Football League, which at that time was separate from the NFL. In 1970 the two leagues would merge and the NFC and AFC were born.
In 1967 Al Davis returned to the Raiders as a 10% partner. Davis would also be the Head of Football Operations. In 1969 John Madden became the Raiders Head Coach and the team would achieve 6 division titles in the next decade. In 1972 Al Davis became the managing general partner of the Raiders and never looked back. He would continue to retain the position of general manager of his team for the next 4 decades. In 1992 Al Davis became an inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
His belief was simple; once a Raider, always a Raider and his generosity to his team and former players was unprecedented. From 1982-1994 he moved the team to Los Angeles returning in 1995. The Raiders would suffer 8 losing seasons in a row from 2003-2010. On October 8, 2011, 4 weeks into this NFL season, with the Raiders holding a 2-2 record in the AFC West, Al Davis passed away at the age of 82. At his death Davis owner 67% controlling interest in the Oakland Raiders and that interest passed on to his wife Carol and his only son Mark. The Al Davis legacy was over, but will not be soon forgotten. He had done things his way and in the process established the Oakland Raiders as one of the most competitive teams to ever perform on the gridiron and if you listen close to the wind in Oakland don’t be surprised if you hear the words, “Just Win, Baby” for many years to come.
The up-start Oakland Raiders lost their fourth game of the season at home against the New England Patriots, 31-19. In many ways the Raiders outplayed the Patriots, out gaining them by nearly 100 yards, putting up a season-high 504 yards against a once vaunted defense. Oakland began the game by taking a 3-0 lead on its first drive as Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 28 yard field goal after the offense drove the ball all the way down to the Patriots’ eleven yard line.
New England jumped right back, driving the ball 80 yards on nine plays in their first possession, capping it off with a 15 yard strike from Tom Brady to receiver Wes Welker. After two punts, the teams exchanged touchdowns, both coming on 80 yard drives. The Raiders used a strong running game to methodically march down the field, finishing the drive with a one yard Michael Bush touchdown run. Unable to slow down the Patriots passing attack however, the Raiders gave up explosive plays down field as well as the lead mid-way through the second quarter.
The Raiders put together what appeared to be the go-ahead drive when quarterback Jason Campbell threw an interception in the end zone, killing the Raiders 80 yard drive. The Patriots essentially turned the interception into a 10 point play, as they took their next drive 54 yards for a field goal to end the half, giving them a 17-10 lead.
The Raiders gave up another score to the Patriots opening up the second half, this time an 80 yard drive that consumed four minutes of the third quarter. The Raiders would answer with a score on their ensuing possession, but their offense once again stalled in the red zone and end up settling for a short field goal. Down 24-13, the Raiders made a rare stop on the Patriots top rated offense. Showing the same consistent moving the ball between the twenties, Campbell once again sucked the air out of the stadium by throwing an interception in the red zone. New England put the game away on their next drive to open the fourth quarter, while the Raiders added a cosmetic score before time expired.
Outside of the critical Cambell interceptions and red zone inefficiency, there was plenty of positives for the Raiders’ offense. First, they averaged close to six yards a carry and accumulated nearly 160 yards on the ground, going with a bevy of fast and powerful backs that includes Darrn McFadden. Even Campbell had plenty of bright moments before melting down deep inside Patriots; territory, throwing for nearly 350 yards. Oakland struggled containing the powerful New England offense however, yielding over 400 total yards, including 183 to what was considered a rather middling running attack. With an inability to convert after long drives, the Raiders were unable to match the Pats offense, despite out gaining and seemingly outplaying through stretches of the contest. Darrius Heyward-Bey was the star for the Raiders, finishing the game with 115 yards on four receptions, including a long of 58 yards.
All the hype over the powerful Rex Ryan New York Jets run defense is silenced by Darren McFadden and the Oakland Raiders. The Oakland Raiders ran the ball at will against the New York Jets. They scored 4 rushing touchdowns with Darren McFadden scoring two of them on 19 carries and 171 yards rushing. Darren McFadden gained more yards than Quarterback Jason Campbell who threw for 156 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. The Oakland Raiders had a total of 234 yards rushing for the day.
Darren McFadden scored his first touchdown with a 2 yard run in the first quarter on a 5 play 76 yard drive. The New York Jets answered right back in less than two minutes they drove the ball down the field 76 yards on 4 plays, capped off by a Mark Sanchez 1 yard run.
In the second quarter the New York Jets scored 10 unanswered points. The first score was on a LaDainian Tomlinson 18 yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez. The second came off a 21 yard field goal by Nick Folk giving the New York Jets a 17 – 7 lead over the Oakland Raiders. The Oakland Raiders with 5 minutes left in second quarter and down by 10 scored 10 unanswered points to tie the ball game at half. With 3:40 left on the clock the Oakland Raiders scored on a Darren McFadden 70 yard scamper to the end zone. The Oakland Raiders got the ball back with 1:44 left in the game and drove the ball 51 yards in 10 plays to set up a 54 yard field goal attempt by Sebastian Janikowski who proceeded to nail the field goal with no time left on the clock.
The third quarter remained scoreless with a score of 17 – 17 until 40 seconds left in the quarter. When the Oakland Raiders reach down into their bag of tricks and pulled out a Denarius Moore 23 yard reverse for a touchdown giving the Raiders a 24 -17 lead. Then on the kickoff after the Denarius Moore touchdown Antonio Cromartie muffed the catch and the Oakland Raiders recovered at the Jets 13 yard line. Darren McFadden got the ball to the 1 yard line after he gained 12 yards on a run that ended the third quarter.
The fourth quarter started off with a 1 yard touchdown run up the middle by Michael Bush. After a few punts back and fourth the New York Jets went 93 yard on 10 play in 3 minutes and 6 seconds to score a touchdown and pull within 7 of the Oakland Raiders. The score was a 16 yard pass to Plaxico Burress from Mark Sanchez. After the Plaxico Burress touchdown the Oakland Raiders drove 49 yard on 8 plays taking nearly 3 minutes off the clock putting Sebastian Janikowski in position to make it a two score game with a 49 yard field goal. Sebastian Janikowski made the 49 yard field goal and put the Oakland Raiders up by 10 with 2:37 left on the clock. The New York Jets had a shot to score a touchdown with 49 seconds left when Mark Sanchez ran for a 2 yard touchdown on 4th down but was overturned and ruled down at the one essentially ending the game. The Oakland Raiders won 34 to 24 against the New York Jets with Raiders rookie G Stefen Wisniewski voted Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week and RB Darren McFadden as the FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week.
The Oakland Raiders enter the 2011-2012 season with high hopes. Running back Darren McFadden emerged last year as one of the league’s most productive runners. It’s hoped that quarterback Jason Campbell will become more comfortable in the offensive scheme this year. The Raiders defense should continue to play strong football in the 2011-2012 campaign.
The Raiders schedule starts out tough, however, as they must travel to Mile-High Stadium to take on divisional rival Denver Broncos in week 1. Then, in weeks 3 and 4, the mettle of the team will be tested as they host the New York Jets and the New England Patriots back-to-back. The Jets are sure to boast a hard-hitting defense again this year, and are potential Super Bowl contenders. The Patriots will possess a high-powered offense again with quarterback Tom Brady under the helm. After these two games, it will be clear whether Oakland is ready to start competing with playoff-caliber competition in the AFC.
In week 5, Oakland heads to Houston, to face another high-powered offense in the Texans. The Oakland secondary will have to control star wide receiver Andre Johnson. This will be a tough job, as now the secondary is missing all-pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who left for the Eagles in the offseason.
After what should be easier games against the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland has a bye, then returns to action by hosting the Broncos. This is followed by a trip to San Diego, to face Philip Rivers and the Chargers in a divisional game. The Chargers consistently possess one of the stronger offenses in the AFC, and should represent another significant test for the Raiders.
In week 14, the Raiders travel to Green Bay to play last year’s Super Bowl Champions, the Packers. Oakland already faces a difficult task in playing the defending champs in Green Bay, but this is made all the more difficult by the fact that the game is in December. Thus, Green Bay will likely have temperatures near freezing, weather the Raiders aren’t used to. This combined with the deafening hostility of the Green Bay fans could make this game a difficult hurdle for Oakland.
In week 15, the Raiders head back to Oakland to host the Detroit Lions, in what could be a matchup of two young but up-and-coming teams. Detroit is led by second year quarterback Matthew Stafford and star wide receiver Calvin Johnson. While it will be a feat for the Raiders defense to shut them down, the Detroit defensive line will also have to contend with the running of Darren McFadden.
In week 17, the Raiders host the San Diego Chargers in what could be a potential showdown for the division title. While San Diego is the odds-on favorite to win the title, Oakland will most likely pose their stiffest competition for it. Thus, the week 17 game between these two could have serious playoff implications.
2011-2012 Oakland Raiders Schedule
Week 1: at Denver Broncos
Week 2: at Buffalo Bills
Week 3: New York Jets
Week 4: New England Patriots
Week 5: at Houston Texans
Week 6: Cleveland Browns
Week 7: Kansas City Chiefs
Week 8: Bye
Week 9: Denver Broncos
Week 10: at San Diego Chargers
Week 11: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 12: Chicago Bears
Week 13: at Miami Dolphins
Week 14: at Green Bay Packers
Week 15: Detroit Lions
Week 16: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 17: San Diego Chargers
