Raiders' new era waiting to get off ground

By Josh Dubow

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Sept. 17 2012 5:25 p.m. MDT

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Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) hands the ball to running back Darren McFadden (20) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Miami.

Lynne Sladky, Associated Press

Summary

The Oakland Raiders are still waiting to get their new era off the ground.

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders are still waiting to get their new era off the ground.

With star running back Darren McFadden still looking to find his groove in a new system, a run defense that has as many holes as ever and a rebuilt secondary that was unable to frustrate a rookie quarterback, the Raiders are off to their first 0-2 start since Lane Kiffin's debut season in 2007.

Now first-year coach Dennis Allen has to deal with two more "significant" injuries to starting players. Cornerback Shawntae Spencer is out with a sprained right foot and right tackle Khalif Barnes is sidelined by a groin injury.

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