Figures.

So yesterday, the once lowly Raiders beat their division rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs. Their record is now 5-4, impressive for a team who hasn't garnered more than 6 wins the past seven seasons. Their success this season saddens me.

Why does their success sadden me? Because as you may recall, the Patriots traded Pro-bowl defensive end Richard Seymour to the Raiders prior to last season for Oakland's first round draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Most Patriots fans saw this as a great opportunity, as the Raiders have had top ten picks in 6 out of the last 7 NFL drafts, three of which were Top-5 picks. And there is a talented running back by the name of Mark Ingram (you may have heard of him) who is projected to be a high draft pick. It figures that the one time the Raiders are good the past eight years the Patriots have their draft pick, especially since there is a highly touted RB on the board, a position the Patriots need help with. Belichick probably wouldn't even take Ingram in that position, because he prefers trading good picks for 5 6th round picks. But it figures that the one time the Patriots have a chance at a blue-chipper running back at a high draft position, the team they got the pick from is good for the first time in about forever, almost guaranteeing the Pats won't get him.

I guess the Patriots having an above-average RB again isn't meant to be for a while.