Rich Bisaccia "looked good" in winning his first game as Raiders interim head coach. The win featured a solid silver & black performance in all facets of play. Pre-game expectations for the team were not all that positive heading into this divisional showdown, due in part to the Jon Gruden fiasco, and coming off two straight losses.
Both teams came in with 3-2 records, knowing before kickoff the winner would have a share of the division lead after the Chargers lost badly to the Baltimore Ravens earlier.
The Raiders came out and took it to the Broncos in Denver, leading by as much as 34-17 late in the fourth quarter. But the Broncos bucked and hawed their way to a late touchdown before a Raiders interception put the donkey back in the barn.
Defense came up with three interceptions, a forced fumble recovery and five sacks, three by #98 Mad Max Crosby. RB Kenyan Drake and WR Henry Ruggs had big offensive pass plays. Josh Jacobs is back and showed some flash, scoring a short yardage touchdown. Derek Carr looked unleashed, again throwing for over 300 yards. OC Greg Olson’s playbook mix utilized all the skills and talent that’s been idling to go since preseason. Play-action passes and screen plays finally came into play.
“Gruden was calling all the plays during his time as head coach, while Greg Olson was more of a strategist as the offensive coordinator. But with Gruden out, Olson stepped into the play calling duties. And the offense came to life.”
And so begins the post-Gruden era of Raiders Football 2021. For a change in leadership nobody saw coming, perhaps its a change to rekindle the fire that burns brightest in the Raiders Organization; "The Will to Win!"
I wish Coach Bisaccia all the best as he grabs the bull by the horns and attempts to steer toward a winning outcome.
Win, lose or tie Rich, we're Raiders til' we die!
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