We’re obviously a bad team, an awful team really. Here’s what I think we need in no real order of importance:

1. A more aggressive defensive philosophy. We need someone to come in here and turn this thing around on the D. Similar to what Willie Shaw did under Gruden initially. Under Bugel we gave up 400+ yards a game and were the worst in the league. By the next year we were competitive because of the addition of Woodson and because of a defense that played with intensity and discipline. That’s a must if this team is to improve. It’s exactly what gave us a chance to win on opening night.

2. Stability and improvement in the o-line. Injuries have been devastating. Prior to losing Gallery, we were doing a much better job pass protecting than we’re doing now. But the O-line has to get better if we’re to have a shot at respectability.

3. Better play from JaMarcus. I’m not nearly as down on him as everyone else is. I think that if we can actually stop somebody on defense—hasn’t happened the last two weeks— and actually block—hasn’t happened the last two weeks—then he will have a chance to grow and get better.

4. Chaz Schillens coming back. In hindsight this was a devastating injury. We need him back and the track star as a third receiver. That too will help Russell and give us a chance to move the ball. The drop by Watkins that opened the game is a good example of why the receivers give Russell little chance to get better.

5. Better play-calling. More bombs/fly patterns (we tried one today and almost hit it) and far more short throws.

6. Something on Special Teams returns. No chance for Higgins to do anything when we never force punts, of course.

Everybody wants to bury JaMarcus when there are plenty of other places to look. We need to find out if he can play with some semblance of a team around him. Right now we’re not seeing anything around him working at all.

I was at the game yesterday and while JaMarcus threw a few bad passes the entire offense looked like crap. Reminds me of playing for an inept HS coach … the same running plays back to back? are you kidding me? That off tackle handoff wasn’t working. Russell didn’t have time to throw at all, granted the giants d-line is a beast but still, we’re talking about paid professionals. the raiders defense has the players to succeed IMO but 1) you have to match Nnamdi up with the other team’s best receiver none of this strictly playing one side of the field over the other. 2) they need to play inspired .. it seemed like the defense wasn’t aggressive enough in their play. whatever changes come have to start at the the top. Al Davis is killing this franchise…period.

Yes, because the Browns won a game, played horrible, and still put up more offensive yards than the Raiders even when Anderson only completed 2 passes.

We are the worse.

The Browns are better. Their offense can move the ball even if their QB completes 2 passes (they still out gained us.) Anderson and Quinn are to viable QB’s who could do well in the right system. Mangini is not cut out to be a head coach, much similar to Norv Turner. Good assistants, bad head coaches.

The Loins are better. They have all the right pieces and should continue to add more. Culpepper didn’t look hateful yesterday and the Lions gave the Steeler’s a scare. Stafford will prove to be a good QB in the coming years and the Lions will get their. They have a tough division but I see them in the playoffs in 2-3 years.

The Chiefs are better. We shouldn’t have gotten that win. Cassel will come into his own and they will get it together. They need a running game and Johnson is washed up. They will beat us in Oakland this year. I’ll put money on it.

The Bills are better, they need a QB and I am sure will have one in the draft if their season ends like it is starting. They will be in the playoff mix in 2-3 as well.

The Bucs might be an exception but they have solid RB’s but the got rid of to many vets. They won’t be a playoff team for awhile but they will still post a better record than the Raiders for the next few seasons.

The Panthers are just doing their normal. They can’t make up their minds what team they want to have show up on game days. They need a QB. Delhome is toast.

The Texans need a few more defensive peaces and a RB to get them going. The offense still can put up points but the defense can’t stop anyone. They"ll hit the playoffs soon.

The Redskins will get their. They have the talent but they are in need of a QB as well. A decent WR might do because I don’t think it is all on the QB. They need a true number 1 WR.

The Rams might be there with us. But they are trying to sell so any new ownership group will come in and try to make a good go of it so I see them improving over the next 2 seasons. Not playoffs, but they will be a team to worry about.

In other words, we are the worse team in the league. I think we were last year as well. Other than the Bucs, we are really the only team that is going backwards and we are actually running fast backwards. It should have been a shut out yesterday as that touch down came from a horrible call.

We need to trade Fargas and Walker since Cable won’t play him. Bench Russell, McFadden, and DHB. Start Gradkowski, Bush, and Higgins or Walker. Cable needs to stop calling plays, he is stupid and doesn’t no what the hell he is doing. We need to ditch that crap play calling and scheme and go to a true west coast style offense. It fits the pieces we have and is the best system for young and/or week QB’s.

Do this and we finish the season 3-14. Don’t, we finish 1-16 with empty seats in the stands and a lynch mob going after Russell.

Yes,thanks to Big Al I think we might be the worst in the NFL.When I think of this seasons highlights all I can think of is the loss against San Diego For some reason I thought this team had finally come around,but nooo! You know being a 40 year Raider fan I should be used to the bizarre world of Al Davis and I think this present string of strange events(Kiffin hiring and firing,barring ex-players who speak the truth from Raider games,and the coaches beating each other up) have finally taken its toll on the team as well as my beloved Raider Nation.In the past we have looked the other way but this year feels different and I have never seen The Nation speak out as it has this year.I am afraid that Big Al’s run may finally be over and no one trusts his judgment to get this turned around.So no I don’t believe we are the worst team in the NFL, I think we are the worst run team in the NFL so that means the way to go is up and that will only happen when Big Al agrees to bring in better scouts and a well respected G.M. and coach with authority to make the appropriate decisions which I don’t think can happen while Big Al is still breathing.

One word, horrific!!! Again we witnessed no leadership from our quarterback. If you can not locate a receiver within four seconds or you sense a serious rush, throw the ball away! One posted that Todd Watkins had a drop on the first drive, check the replay, Todd had to jump a 180 to try and catch the poorly thrown ball. On the same play, Russel stepped up in the pocket buying about 5 or 6 seconds when he forced the ball to Todd in double coverage and M Bush was wide open directly in front of Russel for a 20 + yard gain, Russel didn’t even see him. I am imbarrassed to watch this team play, I am foolish to pay for direct TV so I can be embarrassed every week. Shame on me…. God bless the Raiders defense for even trying…There is no compexity to our offense and passing game. No timing routes as Russel sits and waits for receivers to get opened. I have never seen Russel throw a ball to a receiver before the break. This tells me he doesn’t understand/comprehend the offensive playbook and that he is running a basic offensive sceme. This will not get it done in the NFL Good quartebacks make their receivers look great. Great receivers can not make poor quarterbacks look good.