Raiders' Brock Bowers breaks Mike Ditka's 63-year-old record for rookie TE receiving yards
Raiders show defensive dominance and offensive balance in their first back-to-back win of the season. It has been a challenging season for the silver and black. Injuries drained much talent and veteran leadership straight out of the gate. A star wide receiver abandoned ship. A starting quarterback who was ineffective eventually joined the injured list. A shuffled offensive line was unable to open holes or protect the passer. A questionable offensive coordinator finally was let go. A nine-game losing streak.
And with all the negatives, I still choose to be a loyal fan of the Silver & Black Raiders Football Team. Why? Because we Raiders Fans live by a motto . . . "Win, Lose, or Tie, I'm a Raider 'Til I Die."
As Raiders fans we can't turn away from supporting our team. How do you turn away from family? We might curse and criticize them, ready to rip the wall-mounted tv down after a bonehead penalty or turnover. 2024 Example: Against the two-time champion KC Chiefs the Raiders were all but ready to kick the winning field goal and celebrate another Holiday game victory at Arrowhead Stadium. An errant snap by the center results in a Raiders turnover, securing a 19-17 Chiefs victory.
We who love Raiders football simply bleed silver and black. It is something that any loyal sports fan understands and doesn't question why. The agony that comes with being loyal to a team unable to consistently win makes the ecstasy of them finally winning that much more celebratory. I went years waiting for my Giants baseball and Warriors basketball teams to finally win championships. So, I know the exciting reward when my team finally snatches a league championship. There is nothing like it as a fan who has waited many years to finally celebrate a team championship with their sports family. If I had one word to describe it, I'd probably label it . . . Orgasmic!
It ain't happening this year for the Raiders. Eliminated from the playoffs, their win-loss record stands at 4-12, with this season's final game next week against the Chargers. Their win over the New Orleans Saints today gave some respite from a long, disappointing season. I'll also admit, I've enjoyed watching Aaron Rodgers (R-E-L-A-X) joined by Davante Adams, struggle through a NY Jets 4-12 season following so much post-season media hype. Maybe Rodgers (41 years old) will finally retire and perhaps join fellow conspiracy theorist RFK Jr. in the next fake presidential administration. Be there Aaron, "will be wild."
Rookie Tight-End Brock Bowers broke league and franchise records, giving some shine to the future outlook of Raiders Football. Unfortunately, when any team ends a season with a lowly record, "A Change is Gonna Come," in one or more forms. I wouldn't mind seeing head-coach Antonio Pierce return. The players are still fighting to win games for him. He is still learning how to coach games but his leadership and passion for the game, and for the Raiders, is unquestionable. He's a Raider, win, lose or tie! And that's something we Raiders fans haven't had in a very long time. The rest is simple: Just Win Baby!!!
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