The Raiders swooped up Chip Kelly from Ohio State to run their offense. But it took a groundbreaking twist to make it happen.

The Oakland Raiders left their mark on New Orleans at Super Bowl XV. If ever an NFL team was made to enjoy the temptations and trappings of the city's fabled French Quarter, it was the Raiders.

I signed with the Oakland Raiders. And I am out there in Oakland. I am going through the offseason workouts, I am going through training camp, and I am like, I should be starting for this football ...