Monday night’s display might’ve been a turning point for the 2023 Las Vegas Raiders, but not in a positive way. Things got so bad that legends of day’s past have seen enough, it appears. Can you blame them?
Players (unlike fans) have a much better understanding of the intricacies that come with being a part of an NFL team and locker room. Right now, as you’re reading this, people are calling for the head of Josh McDaniels. All jokes aside, the putrid offensive display by the renowned “guru” was witnessed by a global audience. Last night’s stage, the biggest one yet for the Raiders this season, amplified the issues that have derailed the team. Perhaps the biggest of all is the lack of an identity on offense.
Eight weeks in, and McDaniels has fielded one of the most predictable units that Raider Nation has seen—well, we can now add a pair of Raiders icons to that mix who have also witnessed this.
Enough is enough for these Raiders…
Charles Woodson, worshipped by legions of Raiders fans, is often the one who keeps cool. Monday night might’ve finally been enough for No. 24. On the other hand, Tim Brown, arguably the greatest wideout in the history of the organization, couldn’t watch—literally.
Where does Las Vegas go from here?
It’s not an easy situation right now for owner Mark Davis. As much as he’s tried to be patient with the current regime, it’s going to be nearly impossible for him to ignore all of the negative press. What could you possibly pitch to Davis if you’re McDaniels? There’s zero reason to have any confidence in what his coach is saying, yet do you pull the trigger in-season?
As Woodson alluded to, this has to stop. Despite standing at 3-5, the season is far from over. Look at the game that Patrick Graham’s defense had; had it not been for the forced turnovers and the touchdown off the interception by Marcus Peters, this would’ve been a 20-point-plus lopsided affair. Even so, the final score is masterfully deceiving.
Brown, once the leader of the Raiders’ locker room in his heyday, knows what players such as Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams have to be feeling. The time for talk has come and gone—this team (in particular, the offense) isn’t buying into what’s being “talked about.” The time for “action” might finally be here, or not. Maybe Raiders fans need to accept the reality that this recent loss could be season-defining.
*Top Photo: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
YEAH every loss is getting MORE embarrassing. Just like I said last week. And its only gonna get worse having Josh McIdiot as coach and Jimmy Chokesalot for HIS QB that he loves sooo much.
If the Lions had not turned the ball over twice on the goal line and made the 2 FG’s they missed the final score would of been 46-14 instead of 26-14.
They were driving on our 25 yard line for another potential score when we got the 75 yard pick 6 so that had the potential for another 3 plus points there too.
Like I said last week…..
BUCKLE UP RAIDER NATION ITS GOONA GET A LOT WORSE!!
(by GTHANG)
On a weekend that saw Derek Carr hit not one but two beautifully thrown 50-yard bombs, we had to watch his hand-picked replacement squander opportunity after opportunity. A guy who has no idea how to set blitz protections, look for his hot read or hit wide open receivers.
It’s really hard to tell who’s worse, Garoppolo or McDaniels.
Carr is on pace for 4,000 yds this season. Jimmy is on pace to lead the league in interceptions.
Josh McDaniels time as head coach should come to an end! The product he is putting on the field in unacceptable! He cannot lead a group of men. He has no clue as an offensive coordinator, and never takes what the other defense is giving. The offensive line cannot pass block. They have never approach this problem. The brittle Jimmy Garoppolo is not the answer! Carr wasn’t the greatest quarterback, but he was their leader and they would move mountains for him. He was also accurate at throwing the long ball. But no. Let’s go to an outdated New England offense that now looks like a training manual for beginners. Raiders fans have seen enough! Do the right thing Josh! Quit! If not, it’s time for Mark Davis to relieve you of your duties.
Raider fans never wanted the “patriot way “. We want the RAIDERS WAY. Get rid of this clown duo asap, if they trade Adams to KC I’m burning all my Raiders stuff collected since 1967
THANK YOU! I don’t want to be the patriots I want to be the RAIDERS! Until we figure out how to be the Raiders again I’m not giving my time to watching these embarrassing games
Since Tom Brady is now part of this team, why not get him involved in the day to day management. Tom’s I am sure has several ideas on how to change the current direction of the Raiders.
I have been a raider season ticket holder since day one. I think the legend have it right, they need to fire not only the coach but bring a new shaft.
If Al still owned the team, McDaniels would be fired today. No doubt.
I’m a 4th generation RAIDER fan ,from Oakland. When I heard they were coming to Vegas. My dad passed and I got my inheritance, we bought a house in Vegas. So I can live my last days hanging out at the so called death star.(I just turned 70 last Saturday…long story short…I’M ASHAMED, DISCUSSED, AND REALLY, REALLY HURT!!! By the way I’m a PSL holder…What ever happened to The Pride and Poise Boys? Commitment to Excellence???? I’ve lived my life by those GREAT WORDS!!!
carr led the league last season and probably made his best couple of throws of the year lady week so not much of a comparison. We’ll see what Aiden can do and Antonio as head coach. Its still RN4L ??????????????????????????????????