It is now 27-10 midway through the third quarter. The Commanders are smothering Geno Smith and the Raiders offense like barbecue sauce on some ribs. Coach Pete Carroll tossed his signature chewing gum just before half-time, as if to get the bad taste out of his mouth. And here we are in the second half with the taste getting worse. It ain't pretty.
Where is the running game? Where is any semblance of a blocking offensive line? Where are the tight end targets? What happened to making adjustments to take advantage of blitzing defenders? Who is running the offense at this point, it can't be the mastermind Chip Kelly can it?
Yes Raider Nation. Unfortunately, last Monday Night's loss to the Chargers was no fluke. It was actually a premiere of things to come. And here we are, hopeless in a season that seems all but over before it has really begun. Maybe chalk it up to rebuilding, with a team trying to get in synch with its parts. Sure the defense is decent, but we know how ineffective a tired defense being on the field too much can lead to.
I love my Raiders. Love'em like a favorite child. But damn it gets extremely hard watching them go through what is hopefully just growing pangs.
In the time it took to write the above paragraphs the Commanders have added a touchdown to their lead. The NFL Redzone has become my broadcast of choice as I refuse to watch one more silver and black blunder today. It's so damn hard being a Raiders fan.
Win, Lose or Tie!
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