So many questions, so few answers. The Raiders are a team that with a bit more discipline and a few more playmakers could be playoff contenders. Right now they are what their record says they are; a wobbly 0-3. After this most recent loss different players said that they're close to being a good team, just a play away from winning. Marshawn Lynch himself spoke to the media about how together this team is and how close they are to winning. But in the end you're still left struggling to understand how the team can go from contenders to pretenders in the same game. You question whether the game ending collapses could be an indication of a conservative game plan approach after halftime by coach Jon Gruden. Coaching staff seem like deer caught in the headlights of oncoming traffic in all aspects of fourth quarter play.
Are opponents figuring out the Raiders schemes by halftime or do we blame the past two losses in the Rocky Mountains and Florida Swamps on weather conditions? Sure it was hot and humid during yesterday's game, but the opponent found ways to plow through it. I'm not sure where the blame lies in this loss. Maybe the solution is to score early and often when you're hot. The Raiders squandered a few opportunities to score touchdowns early, having to settle for field goals or worse; coming up short on fourth and goal from the 1-yd line. Score on that drive and you're up 14-0 midway through the second quarter.
The Good News is that WR Jordy Nelson was featured in the offense big time with an early 66 yard play and a touchdown. But the woeful fourth quarter is so unkind to our quarterback. Another endzone interception thrown by Derek Carr during a crucial time in a game is of big concern. Is it Carr that the defenses are figuring out late in games?
It pains me to say this, but What Would Brady & Belichick do?
Another Sunday, Another Blown Save, Ongoing Disappointment. When will it end?
Final Score
Raiders Lose
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