Can Jason Campbell lead the Raiders into the playoffs?

The Oakland Raiders have been arguably one of the worst NFL franchises over the past half decade or so as they have failed repeatedly to rebuild their storied franchise with promising young talent.

Even though they have had high draft picks over the past five years or so, they have consistently made the wrong choices in the form of quarterback JaMarcus Russell and running back Darren McFadden. Not only have their draft picks been nothing but busts over the years, but they have also turned perennial Pro Bowlers like wide receiver Randy Moss into nothing more than a mediocre wideout.

With the Oakland Raiders inability to develop young players or keep Pro Bowl caliber veterans, they have consistently been dominated in the AFC West division by the Denver Broncos and the San Diego Chargers.

Despite the Raiders being nothing more than a joke these days in the NFL, the boys in silver and black may have finally turned the corner as they have gotten their first franchise caliber quarterback since the days of Rich Gannon in former Washington Redskins gunslinger Jason Campbell.

Even though Campbell is no Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, the young quarterback will help this offense get back on track as he has the potential to become a perennial Pro Bowler with the Oakland Raiders promising young offensive weapons at his disposal like Michael Bush (RB), Darren McFadden (RB), Zach Miller (TE), Chaz Schilens (WR), Louis Murphy (WR) and Darrius Heyward-Bey (WR).

These young players have yet to make an impact, but they have shown from time to time that they can be a force to be a reckoned with an will look to prove that point with Jason Campbell being their new quarterback behind center.

As for being able to lead the Oakland Raiders to the playoffs, I believe there is a chance that they could surprise some people next season and possibly clinch a wildcard berth, but a safe bet would be that they are still a couple seasons away from the postseason.