Maybe with the victory over the Eagles and the dismissal of charges against Tom Cable, the Raiders thought they'd won the Super Bowl. But then we're not even at the half-way point of the season. So how do you figure to go back to your suck-ass ways and win? Really? Isn't there a definition of insanity that says Insanity is doing things the same way while expecting different results?
What's up with these cats? I just don't get them - at all! I wish I could get a refund for the NFL Sunday Ticket because I don't need it anymore. The Raiders suck. In fact, as a Raiders fan, I may have to find a building. Any ideas about one where I can install a dive board?
Jamarcus, the number one pick holdout with 31 mil guaranteed dollars?! Either the brotha's not getting it or he doesn't care enough to get better. This offseason Cable hinted as much. It's evident he has not worked hard enough on the passing game or developing timing with his receivers. He is vastly overweight. He has no pocket awareness. He keeps making horribly stupid decisions with the ball. And he has not held himself accountable for his horrible play.
But for the game, what the hell is going on? First play, he fumbles and puts the defense on the four? Defense put up a gallant goal line defense. Not the first time they did it either. Then he throws a horrific interception that gets returned to the four. Defense is backed up again?! That's 14 easy points in the first quarter within the first four possessions. Come on, Jamarcus!
It's not solely on Jamarcus though. His coach, the play-caller, isn't giving him ANY help. The fumble? Why is that a pass play on the first offensive call of the game deep in your own territory with jitterish, inaccurate qb? You have as much to blame with the horrible start as your qb.
In football, playing defense takes up much more energy than playing offense. If the offense keeps playing for a couple of minutes with no yards, no first downs, and no points, what the hell is the defense going to do? Now if you're the Ravens with special kind of players, then you keep it close. The Raiders play with small balls on both sides of the ball.
As Bill Romo said, the Raiders lack passion, intensity, and excitement when they play. This is the worse I have seen the Raiders play in my 35 years as a fan. 2006? That was horrific offense, but it was pretty much no o-line play.
This year? It's no o-line play, no linebacker play, no receiver play, no runningback play, negative backwards, assholic quarterback play, no secondary play, no pass rush play, no offensive play-calling play, no defensive coaching play, no personnel play, no drafting play, no goddamn play.
I hate this product. Even the coach sounds defeated. But what can he do? The owner has an outdated philosophy with outdated schemes hoping that outdated profiles of certain players will fit. Football players that are great athletes will help the Raiders. I like the drafting philosophy of the Steelers, Chargers, Giants, and other teams above the Raiders. Jamarcus? Might be a bust if he doesn't get his mind and weight right. DHB? No hands or receiving sensibility. McFadden? Always hurt.
We need some passion, intensity, and excitement. And some football intelligent play from the passing game. A hardcore run would help, too. Knocking the shit outta someone on defense would set a tone as well. Otherwise, this shit really sucks.
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