Last week was the first week I missed publishing a column this season. It was part I forgot about the Saturday kickoff and part my disgust with the team. It’s one thing to miss the playoffs but it is another to miss it off an overtime national loss to your rivals. If the Raiders can… Continue reading The Exclamation on 2020
Tag: 2020
Just Don’t Lose, Please
Almost everything hit the fan a few days ago when the Raiders got dominated by the Colts. Big runs broke, safeties got beat and the Raiders gave up 40 points. It was the latest memory we have of Derek Carr driving meaningless down the field while down more than two scores. He and the offense… Continue reading Just Don’t Lose, Please
Raiders versus Browns 2020
The Raiders are again .500 after a Tampa Bay loss that got away from them. Against Tampa Bay they showed an ability to make big plays. They will need that versus the Browns today. Las Vegas’ defense got carved up again. They can not fallback again versus a Browns team down Odell for the season.… Continue reading Raiders versus Browns 2020
No More Bye Week Blues and Keys versus the Buccaneers
The Las Vegas Raiders entered week 6 with a well deserved bye after defeating their rivals the Kansas City Chiefs by eight points. No one, including myself gave Vegas a realistic shot at beating the Chiefs. Kansas City was playing well and the Raiders were up and down. An emphasis on the down part in… Continue reading No More Bye Week Blues and Keys versus the Buccaneers
Taking the Chiefs Challenge
The mentor became the teacher last week. Josh Allen and Derek Carr are from the same region of California. Allen mentioned looking up to Carr and his older brother. However, it was Allen who was throwing strikes downfield. It is Allen who went from laughing stock a few seasons ago to the postseason last year.… Continue reading Taking the Chiefs Challenge
Raiders Rants: Week Two 2020, Aldon Smith and More
Imagine almost blowing a double-digit lead to the re-tooled Carolina Panthers? That’s exactly what the Raiders almost did last week versus the Carolina Panthers. They pulled out the Week One win which we will take but they almost lost it due to a second half run. This gives Raiders fans PTSD considering they haven’t been… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Week Two 2020, Aldon Smith and More
Week One Welcome Back
There’s a lot to talk about ahead of Week One 2020. Unfortunately, I haven’t met my duties as a Raiders blogger this offseason. Between COVID and taking in my two brothers and sister, I’ve been busy. I was covering the Lakers, doing a two-times weekly podcast and started my own newsletter. However, that all came… Continue reading Week One Welcome Back