Raiders fan.
You know how serious I am about it by admitting that after more than a decade of suck.
With that decade of suck I haven't paid as much attention to the broader NFL than I normally would. I thought GB's biggest problem was lack of a run game last year, was that addressed or am I thinking of a previous year?
Thing is, I was a Raiders fan BECAUSE of Al Davis, not IN SPITE OF Al as a lot of folks are. Not sure the current administration knows what they're doing, but they seem to be headed in the right direction finally.
Realistically, we're at least a year out from being real serious contenders at anything, but if Carr progresses quick enough, they are poised to turn a few heads and potentially be in the running towards season end at a wildcard.
A lot depends on the offensive line coming together after 4/5 have been replaced. From the start of last season to this, 7/11 projected starters on offense have changed. That's a huge turnover for anyone to overcome, so I expect them to struggle more early and come together later. On paper, all the moves are good, they just have to become a team.
Defensively, we still have some glaring holes in the secondary, and that's gonna hurt. The front 7 look solid on paper, now just if they can play as a unit.
This is the best coaching staff I've ever seen put together on any Raiders team top to bottom. We've had great coaches in places before, but top to bottom, this is a great staff.
Eddie Lacy's numbers last year show we dealt with the run game ;)I think I only watched the NFC championship and was left wondering why they didn't run more when they had the lead to eat time and Rodgers injured. Guess I just assumed the run game was lacking as the likely answer.
It's a passing league now so if your secondary is shot you'll have a hard time against Manning, but you probably know that all ready.
Autumn Wind.
Just realized the Packers play the Raiders this season, care to make a wager? ;)
What do you think will come of the Packers' tight end pulling a pistol in South Beach and squeezing off a couple of rounds to assert his dominance when a car load of women told him to leave them alone?
Will the new serious about violence towards women NFL act?
Ah.. religious discussions.
There's nothing natural about that.
These photos camouflage a family that does not stray numerically from the norm of this society. That family has the husband, the wife, the son, and the daughter.There's nothing natural about that.
What do you mean, my and Kyle here may as well be dressed for a game rather than Halloween.
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Mike tried to scent-mark Mylochka once.That incident sounds very unpleasant.
Well, after seeing the final roster, I'd rate the Raiders as dicey at best.
Injuries along the offensive line don't bode well for the running game, which in turn don't bode well for Derek Carr. (the backups are actually decent pass blockers, so not so worried about protection as I am turning one dimensional) Derek hasn't played well all preseason, but he was much more a second half get it going type last year anyway, so not sure how concerned to be there.
Behind Murray, there doesn't appear to be much of a run game at all.
Defensively, the front 7 look decent. Backing down from "Good" with some curious final cuts. The CB's look suspect, and the Safeties have no depth if a starter goes down.
I can see what they're building, but they're lacking some key pieces. I'm guessing 6-10ish record, be thrilled with an 8-8, but they could surprise a bunch if Derek suddenly clicks and gets confidence in his receivers instead of consistently throwing to the check down.