Originally Posted by JD10367:
IMO it wasn't just that they lost to the Patriots; they let the Patriots assfuck them. When you rush for 250 yards against a team, you're imposing your will. If you can't stop the run in this league, you're fucked. Raiders have some nice shiny pieces but I don't think they'll ever put a complete team together with Carr at the helm. Like a lot of QBs in the NFL, he's just good enough to look good but just bad enough to never be great (like Matt Ryan).
Raiders are a different team with Ruggs on the field. With Ruggs on the field they are 3-0 this year. With Ruggs hurt they are 0-2. If the Raiders get a better defense going they will be formidable for a long time.......which is good for the division and rivalry. [Reply]
Originally Posted by jdubya:
Raiders are a different team with Ruggs on the field. With Ruggs on the field they are 3-0 this year. With Ruggs hurt they are 0-2. If the Raiders get a better defense going they will be formidable for a long time.......which is good for the division and rivalry.
The Raiders had like 10 starters out the past few weeks. When key guys are missing it's tough to be a competitive team.
Carr has never had a top 10 defense on his team. [Reply]