Did the Raiders win the game or did the Jets lose last week on the final play? It probably depends who you ask. Mainstream media and the Jets mainly blame the play caller Greg Williams who was fired after the winless Jets stayed that way. However, Vegas pass protected, made the throw and completed the… Continue reading A Playoff Push Starts With Indy
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Jet Set on Just Winning
The Raiders did their best to kill any argument they belong in the playoffs. A 43-6 loss puts them in ninth place and outside the postseason. The only good thing is Baltimore lost in their J.V. Wednesday game. Vegas still has head-to-head matchups with the Colts and Dolphins who are ahead of them in the… Continue reading Jet Set on Just Winning
Raiders Rants: No Let Down Vs K.C., How to Beat the Falcons and more.
Last week’s Sunday Night Football loss to the Chiefs was hardly a setback. The Raiders fought hard, down four starters and limited practice time due to COVID. Don’t get me wrong, I am not sure Cory Littleton, Clelin Ferrell or any one else prevents the Chiefs from carving up the Raiders on that last drive.… Continue reading Raiders Rants: No Let Down Vs K.C., How to Beat the Falcons and more.
Playoffs, 2010s and Winning in Denver
The Raiders gave Los Angeles the homecoming and goodbye it deserved with a big win over the Chargers this past Sunday. That plus some help kept them alive in the playoff hunt. Sometimes when you win, you really lose. All week I’ve been taking shit for saying the Raiders don’t deserve the playoffs but it… Continue reading Playoffs, 2010s and Winning in Denver
How the Raiders will end the Patriots Dynasty?
The Raiders finally have a real shot at beating the Patriots this season. The two AFC juggernauts face off in Mexico this year. Considering the Patriots still have the G.O.A.Ts at quarterback and coach (sarcastic), New England should be the favorite. However, the Raiders have a real shot at beating everyone’s most hated dynasty during… Continue reading How the Raiders will end the Patriots Dynasty?
Not For Long Raiders….
To most the NFL stands for National Football League, but to many others it stands for Not For Long. My oh My, what a difference a few weeks makes in the NFL. A few weeks ago the Raiders were a young team aspiring for the Playoffs. There hopes were centered around an explosive, Athletic Quarterback named Terrelle Pryor, a pro-bowl RB named Darren Mcfadden, and a breakout WR named Denarious Moore. Fast forward a few weeks and the Raiders Playoff hopes are microscopic enough to rival Jamarcus Russell’s comeback hopes. Not only has QB Terrelle Pryor gotten hurt, but he was superseded and outplayed by an undrafted rookie named Matt McGloin. McFadden has been hurt all season, and veteran Rashaad Jennings has many people wondering if McFadden’s days in Silver and Black are numbered. Moore has been the same inconsistent and banged up player fans have become accustomed to, but Andre Holmes has stolen much of his spotlight. As a Raider Fan, it is hard to not see such talented players not succeeding for the Raiders. As fans, every week we tell ourselves this is the week that McFadden, Reece, or Pryor will get it. While there have been glimpses, this is a league based on results. They haven’t gotten it done, and the team is suffering. In Contrast, as an organization, the team is happy with the success of McGloin, Jennings, and Holmes. This is an example of the ‘next man up’ culture of competition that Reggie Mckenzie has wanted to established. In context, we can apply the old cliche. If you have two than you really don’t have one, and for the Raiders that is the case at WR, RB, and QB. Therefore, the team may be competitive, it may be on the rise, but talent is still lacking. Maybe the team isn’t the last place team ESPN analyst’s initially thought they were, but they aren’t the Playoff team fans hoped for either. In a recent interview, Coach Dennis Allen talked about this team being different than last year’s. Allen said he doesn’t expect this team to quit on the season or lose commitment. Part of that is probably because much of the team has one year remaining on their contracts, and everyone is playing for contract somewhere. The truth is, Allen can not afford to have this team quit on him. Allen may have all the potential in the world, but this is a league of results. Just ask McFadden. Owner Marc Davis wants progress andfailing to win a few of the remaining games will result in Allen leading the… Continue reading Not For Long Raiders….
Just Roll Baby!
Last week, there was some talk about the Raiders interest in Josh Freeman. Initially, I thought why hes a far less dynamic version of Pryor. Then I thought about the last disgruntled quarterback they went after, Carson Palmer, and how that quick fixed failed. I thought about why would you look to a quick fix… Continue reading Just Roll Baby!