Well if anything, Saints at Raiders tickets should be an interesting combination of colors. Seriously, if there are two franchise in the NFL that are polar opposites it’s the Raiders and Saints. Since 2006 the New Orleans Saints have been a competitive team, winning as many games as anyone in the league, and won their first Super Bowl to boot. Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis have been hitting home runs with most of their free agents and have had better than average luck in working the NFL draft.
The Oakland Raiders on the other hand have been straining to reach a break even mode and have undergone a changing landscape of players and coaches. They’ve also seen the death of Al Davis, which was a big loss for Raiders fans in their hearts, but who knows how it will pan out for the franchise over the long term? With Oakland now operating under the guidance of Mark Davis, this Saints and Raiders matchup is something of an enigma.
For one thing, Mark Davis isn’t seen as any kind of football genius and has been described by some as being totally out of his element. His first move was to fire Hue Jackson, who coached the Raiders to an 8-8 record in 2011. His hiring of Dennis Allen as his new Head Coach could turn out well, though it came as a surprise to most. But since when have the Oakland Raiders ever been conventional?
If you’re thinking of a road trip, Saints at Raiders tickets could be a good choice. New Orleans will have to play in front of a raucous and lively crowd in the Coliseum, and they’ll be playing a team with plenty to prove to a new coach on the sidelines. If you love the intangibles that go along with the NFL, then catch the Saints and Raiders in Oakland.
The New Orleans Saints take on the Raiders in Oakland in 2012
