So, what do we know about the Raiders, aside that all their fans are meth-addicts and live in double-wides?
In general I came away from the 2010 game, in Oakland, with a general sympathy for their players and staff. In no way, shape, or form should ANY NFL team be allowed to play in that stadium. The only way I can describe it is; pretend the Kingdome was built in 1962, peel off the roof, and keep all the video and in-stadium "perks" at a 1985 level. It's an embarrassment that they play in such a shithole. As a fan of the NFL, I find it unfathomable that Rog and friends allowed that to happen. I understand Al was enemies to the league for awhile, but, c'mon. No professional football player or coach should be subjected to that. Especially under this new CBA, the Raiders will never be able to compete until that team gets a new deal or relocates.
I've watched a few of their games this year, and while they're not good, by any stretch, they're scrappy.
That defense especially is doing a good job of keeping things respectable. I've seen Mack flash some moments of awesomeness.
Offensively the Raiders have a couple solid "#2" WR's, but, that's really it. Carr seems to be the real deal, IMO.
I do have a knowledgeable Raiders fan coming over to tell us a little more. But if any of you watch them, or can speak to them, please do.
XOXO
Marc Wilson
In general I came away from the 2010 game, in Oakland, with a general sympathy for their players and staff. In no way, shape, or form should ANY NFL team be allowed to play in that stadium. The only way I can describe it is; pretend the Kingdome was built in 1962, peel off the roof, and keep all the video and in-stadium "perks" at a 1985 level. It's an embarrassment that they play in such a shithole. As a fan of the NFL, I find it unfathomable that Rog and friends allowed that to happen. I understand Al was enemies to the league for awhile, but, c'mon. No professional football player or coach should be subjected to that. Especially under this new CBA, the Raiders will never be able to compete until that team gets a new deal or relocates.
I've watched a few of their games this year, and while they're not good, by any stretch, they're scrappy.
That defense especially is doing a good job of keeping things respectable. I've seen Mack flash some moments of awesomeness.
Offensively the Raiders have a couple solid "#2" WR's, but, that's really it. Carr seems to be the real deal, IMO.
I do have a knowledgeable Raiders fan coming over to tell us a little more. But if any of you watch them, or can speak to them, please do.
XOXO
Marc Wilson