Las Vegas Raiders Thread

Well that was a disappointment - offense didn't really do anything at all. The offensive line just couldn't hold up under the pass rush and there was nowhere to run. We seem to never have a good offensive line and lots of talent at the skill positions at the same time - its a feast or a famine. Thats what happens I suppose when you cant settle on a front office long term.

Need to rebound against the jags, would be a great time to get Darren Waller back and have a bit more output from Chandler Jones.

I am not sure about his coverage skills but he is the type of safety the league is moving away from - he has poor tackle form , doesn't wrap up and tries for big hits most of the time. I think we have trying to trade him since the off season and cutting him is a realization of his value to the team and trade potential.

He will likely land on another team quickly as a serviceable backup but I cant see him as a starter in the league.

Yes agreed , our 1st rd selections have been awful for a long time. when you consider we have had 6 1st round picks from 2019-2021 and only 1(Josh Jacobs and will he re-sign now that we didn't pick up his 5th year?) is still with the team now that goes to show the inability to draft quality. We seen to always draft players above the projection and based on their performance you have to question the scouting reports that lead to those decisions.

Yep we will no doubt fall on our faces against the Rams - but so good to beat the chargers last week and to get a rare Chandler Jones sighting!

If we can rack up 2-3 more wins this season I think that is a good recovery from the rough start to the Josh McDaniels era. Big offseason decisions to be made this year - will we be able to re-sign Josh Jacobs (he has put a big marker down this year and will get paid big money if he stays or goes) ? Can we get some help for our defensive secondary and linebackers ? hopefully there are some answers from within the organization and get this ship going in the right direction.

Oh well, there’s always next year

I don't know if I would call it fun but it was definitely a crazy game and what a last play to top if off!

That was so unlike the patriots at the end of the game. Hilarious to watch them implode at the end considering we have been doing that all year. I would give anything to have been in the Pats locker room after the game.

There would have been nothing to see in the Patriots locker room after the game except heads down and moreso for what has to come this week than for the loss. It's well known that Belichick says very little after a loss but you'll spend hours in the film room during the week.

As regards your team the offense is improving a lot. Jacobs looks better than ever, Adams looks as good as he did with Aaron Rodgers and Hollins has improved all season. You've had injuries to Waller and Renfrow who are top 5 at TE and slot receiver. I think you'll be humming on offense next year, if you can give Carr a little more time. I'm not sure if that issue is at tackle or guard.

I've seen a lot of your games this season, I like the Raiders, John Madden's team. I was a huge fan of Madden. When I started watching the game in the early 80s I learned so much from listening to him and watching the lines he drew while showing you what's happening.

Your defense needs improvement, mainly in the secondary from what I'm seeing and that's all the way from strong safety to corner. I think middle linebacker is another position you might need help. I think your defensive line is good enough, they mightn't have looked great outside of Max Crosby at times but I see that as being the case because opposing QBs can get rid of the ball very quickly due to the huge weaknesses in your secondary.

If you can improve that defense you'll be in great shape next season I think. And defense, especially the secondary is so important in the AFC West with you having to meet both Mahomes and Herbert twice each season.

that was a fun game to watch - yes we lost but I think Stidham showed what confidence in the offensive scheme can look like. The ball came out quick and was spread around all our key players. Just a great play by Bosa decided the game in OT after that bad Fg miss at the end by Gould.

defensively we couldn’t stop Mccaffrey but not many teams have this year since he moved to the 49ers. If we can show this level against the chiefs I will be happy

So I wonder how long we are going to procrastinate on Derek Carr? He has not been given permission to seek a trade yet and sounds like they might just let the guaranteed salary date pass and try to rework his contract to make it more palatable for a trade.

Wherever he does end up I think he will do well - with a solid O-line I think he can be a Top10 QB in the NFL and every chance he goes to the playoffs given the right team (Jets, Commanders, and Titans even although Salary cap is tight would all be good options)

Now that Brady is out of the discussion with retirement (unless he does another highly unlikely u-turn) maybe we draft a QB versus bringing in a veteran. Or you know... we sell the farm and do a big splash like Aaron Rodgers to pair with Davante Adams (btw I dont think we should do this , we have so many holes to fill on the o-line and Defense that is where the priority should be).

Yep I agree I am not sure how Aaron Rodgers would respond to Josh McDaniels brand of QB coaching - it’s a lot of salary cap to risk if it blows up in our faces.

Saints starting to look like the front runners for Derek Carr - if they can keep Michael Thomas and draft a good RB to cover kamaras ban I think they will win the nfc south

It looks like Josh Jacobs will be franchise tagged this year. Not sure he will play under the tag. Maybe we can sort out a new contract before that start of the season but if not I see a holdout happening.

Well we have got Jimmy G - I think this move makes more sense than Rodgers or Lamer Jackson, he is familiar with the Offense and HC but we need to bolster our O-line or he wont last the season without injuries.

I know it would never have been possible but a trade for Jalen Ramsey would have made a ton of sense. We need a true lock down corner with the QB talent in our division. He played college football in Florida and in fairness the Dolphins are primed for a big step up this year - If (big if) they can keep Tua healthy they will win the East and be very dangerous in the playoffs.

I was hoping we'd be able to keep Meyers. Obviously he likes McDaniels. I'm surprised by that contract, I thought he'd be looking at around $45 million for three years. You got a bargain I think.