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McFadden is a great back, but that offense is a one trick pony. Losing the long snapper was a disaster. Bolts need to put it in and finish an opponent on the ropes, but we'll take a W in the Black Hole any day, any way. I almost felt sorry for the fans watching thier team shoot themselves in the foot time after time but....
Rick

ohiodawg13 wrote:

The Raiders need to quit putting their hopes on the 2 Heisman slugs from SC and let Terrelle Pryor "shake n bake" the offense. That was a pathetic effort tonight.

                                                                                        The Autumn Wind Is ???????

                                                                                        J Dawg

That was not the problem.  It wasn't the QB position.

Carson and McFadden carried the whole offense for the Raiders tonight.  That was the problem.

Carson made a lot of great throws.  In fact we probably would have scored a TD on the first drive, if Streeter didn't fumble the ball.  Carson led a great drive down the field just for it to be taken away with a bone-head play.  Hopefully Streeter will learn that it is best to go down if you have no where to go and all those Chargers around you. Take the first down, you had it.  Not the fumble.

No receivers.  Although I commend Hagan for his great effort. He was solid, especially with as little time to practice. He could be a good slot receiver for the Raiders.  Especially since we don't have much in TE.

Who knew how important a long snapper could be.  Poor Shane Lechler, that was about as fustrating as it could get. 

Our defense coordinator should be commended.  They looked very prepared and played with passion and intensity.  Best tackling I have seen from them in a long time.  They are rebuilding the defense.
Good job.

But this staff inherited an explosive offense, so they had that from the start. So hopefully when they get the other 2 receivers back, it will give a much clearer picture of what the team really looks like.

I would like to see Marcel Reese more utilized like he was last season.  He's very talented and don't want him to be underutilized.  They need him more than ever, especially if Taiwan Jones can't get himself together. I do wish we still had Michael Bush. He was a big contributor.

I am hoping Terrelle can be the future of the Raiders.  He is very explosive and I hope he keeps getting better.  He says he has to work on his footwork in the passing game. He is exciting to watch.

And some of the protection on the edge was falling apart for the Raiders.  So hopefully, next game Condo will be back.  I guess he might be our most valuable player after tonight's folly.

The RiverCat^-^ wrote:

ohiodawg13 wrote:

The Raiders need to quit putting their hopes on the 2 Heisman slugs from SC and let Terrelle Pryor "shake n bake" the offense. That was a pathetic effort tonight.

                                                                                        The Autumn Wind Is ???????

                                                                                        J Dawg

That was not the problem.  It wasn't the QB position.

Carson and McFadden carried the whole offense for the Raiders tonight.  That was the problem.

Carson made a lot of great throws.  In fact we probably would have scored a TD on the first drive, if Streeter didn't fumble the ball.  Carson led a great drive down the field just for it to be taken away with a bone-head play.  Hopefully Streeter will learn that it is best to go down if you have no where to go and all those Chargers around you. Take the first down, you had it.  Not the fumble.

No receivers.  Although I commend Hagan for his great effort. He was solid, especially with as little time to practice. He could be a good slot receiver for the Raiders.  Especially since we don't have much in TE.

Who knew how important a long snapper could be.  Poor Shane Lechler, that was about as fustrating as it could get. 

Our defense coordinator should be commended.  They looked very prepared and played with passion and intensity.  Best tackling I have seen from them in a long time.  They are rebuilding the defense.
Good job.

But this staff inherited an explosive offense, so they had that from the start. So hopefully when they get the other 2 receivers back, it will give a much clearer picture of what the team really looks like.

I would like to see Marcel Reese more utilized like he was last season.  He's very talented and don't want him to be underutilized.  They need him more than ever, especially if Taiwan Jones can't get himself together. I do wish we still had Michael Bush. He was a big contributor.

I am hoping Terrelle can be the future of the Raiders.  He is very explosive and I hope he keeps getting better.  He says he has to work on his footwork in the passing game. He is exciting to watch.

And some of the protection on the edge was falling apart for the Raiders.  So hopefully, next game Condo will be back.  I guess he might be our most valuable player after tonight's folly.

Thanks for breakin' it down for me. I was actually paying more attention to the Giants game in a sports bar with a ton of loud people, not the best way to focus on a game. Was pullin' for the Silver & Black, but the "new era" got off to a less than auspicious start.

                                                                                                Never Forget!!!

                                                                                                J Dawg

RickB wrote:

GDawg, the first MNF game was good, the Raiders/Bolts was not so hot from either team. Both had a lot of starters out with preseason injuries and the game was not representative of either at their best. Chargers lacked their best RB, Raiders their best receivers. Plenty of dropped passes on both sides.
Rick

I'm glad you wrote that, 'cos I might have been called an eastern elitist or similar if I had just posted that neither of your western teams impressed me. Indeed, many mistakes - I didn't know about all the injuries because I don't really follow those teams (doh) - who knew that a 'long snapper' could be so important? I sure didn't.

I particularly enjoyed the aerial shots that showed home plate on the right side at the 50 yd line! You'd think that California (though supposedly bankrupt,) could afford separate baseball and NFL stadiums in the SF metro area. Seems kind of sad that they have to share.

Amsterhammer wrote:

RickB wrote:

GDawg, the first MNF game was good, the Raiders/Bolts was not so hot from either team. Both had a lot of starters out with preseason injuries and the game was not representative of either at their best. Chargers lacked their best RB, Raiders their best receivers. Plenty of dropped passes on both sides.
Rick

I'm glad you wrote that, 'cos I might have been called an eastern elitist or similar if I had just posted that neither of your western teams impressed me. Indeed, many mistakes - I didn't know about all the injuries because I don't really follow those teams (doh) - who knew that a 'long snapper' could be so important? I sure didn't.

I particularly enjoyed the aerial shots that showed home plate on the right side at the 50 yd line! You'd think that California (though supposedly bankrupt,) could afford separate baseball and NFL stadiums in the SF metro area. Seems kind of sad that they have to share.

Long snapper is a specialty position with many very good, though unsung players. A good one can enjoy a very long career in the NFL. Yes, we are broke out here.

And the Bills STILL suck. It looks like I'll be drinking heavily again this season