it’s so easy to blame the QB and we have done a terrific job at that. the problem is magnified by a young QB who does not trust his receivers, receivers who constantly drop balls and miss their routes, to an overall lack of timing. in my earlier post, I simply want JR to man up for the second half, accept the fact that he’s leader, and be accountable for all losses regardless of the D, WRs, and special teams. I’m not a fan picking another rookie QB next year and waiting for another 3 years of development. I would rather improve the WRs production to allow some sort of confidence, rythm, and option. J Walker clearly scatched AD nerve but needs to play. Higgins can play but needs better conditioning. We’re all hoping that Chaz will save us but we may ask too much for a player coming back mid year from a grave injury. From a tactical point of view, we need shorter routes as a way to set up bombs instead of doing the opposite.

JLH took a nasty shot in that first SD game, and still looks hesitant. Chaz was good in pre-season, but lets see how much rust has built up. J-Walker needs more insertions into the line up… DHB needs to sit, shut up, and learn alot. Murphy is a stud. Holland needs reps… yes balls bounce off the hands, but when its not a consistent passing attack, attention wanders, confidence is lost, and mechanics get “loose”…. an inconsistent passing attack allows none of these pro caliber players to develope, or rehab in J-Walker, Chaz, and Nick Millers’ cases…. DHB was always scouted as a “work in progress”…. Al just blew his 110 yr old nuts when he saw the speed time from the combine…. and Al is so determined when he wants something, he wont listen to anyones advice, because like all grandstanding megalomaniacs, he is king and noone else has an intelligent thought. i feel him in that i want to win, but i also know not to throw caution into the wind and reach like hell for a slightly faster forty, when Harvin is a stud, almost as fast, and CAN CATCH THE DAMN BALL. Al is part of the problem, JaMarshmallow is part of the problem, NO General Manager is part of the problem, THE LOSS OF ALL RAIDER GRIT AND BALLS AND FIRE IS PART OF THE PROBLEM.

its been a long time since the raiders had the two best receivers in the nfl i am talking about jerry rice and the true raider timmy brown. i know the receivers now could use so help so why dont al davis call up timmy brown to coach these receivers and maybe they could learn a thing or two from tim about raider pride and commentmate to excelence

the receiver who have been playing are young and knowing the playbook. they also need to learn route running(murphy is a tad exception). Lets see what happens when chaz gets back, and we’ll make a better assessment.

In the last 3 or 4 games JR has not even tried to throw passes to them. Or if he has it is into triple coverage. Receivers can only try to catch passes thrown in their direction. I believe in the last two games JR has only thrown about 15 passes in each game. Most have been simple check downs. That blow Higgins got against SD in the first game has really affected him, it is clear he does not want to get hit again, he is shying away from everything, and his effectiveness is long gone.

WHY do we (Raider Nation) all think that things will change when Chaz returns? Once again I will point out some facts. Last season Chaz played in 16 games and had 15 catches. Look it up gang, that hardly constitutes primary receiver numbers to me. Prior to getting hurt he did well in the first preseason game against the Cowboys ,that’s it. YES, he will be better than DHB, anybody ( Javon Walker maybe) would be. Yes the receivers are young,inexperienced and make mistakes. Blaming the passing game woes on JA3andout not trusting his receivers is ridiculous! Overthrowing or underthrowing people on screen passes,out patterns, post and flag patterns has nothing to do with “trusting” receivers. JA3andout gets bashed because he repeatedly blames his poor performance on his teammates, fails to take a leadership role (see comments after Jets benching) and a crappy work ethic. You cannot develop young receivers if you don’t have a QB that is a leader,and can get the ball to them in the first place. JA3andout is not a leader,has proven that he can’t get the ball to 2nd and 3rd receivers if the primary is covered, holds the ball too long and has terrible mechanics (not planting his rear foot before throwing for one ). Paul Hackett coached some of the best in Pro Football (Joe Montana) and NOTHING he has done has sunk in for Russell. Each week Russell gets worse not better. It’s not all his fault but i’m inclined to put 75% of it on him. He affects our Defense too. How? The “O” goes on the field, all the “D” sees is a short rest due to another 3 and out. I’d be frustrated too in their situation. We get one or two scores down and the entire team knows it’s over un less the “D” scores on a turnover. Even a turnover in the red zone leads to 3 points or less. No, it isn’t all JA3andout’s fault but the negative impact on the team that poor play from the QB position is! Let’s stop defending this guy and drinking the kool aid Tom the Cable guy’s drinking. Russell is not smart enough to be a Pro QB,and you can’t teach intelligence. He can’t even be taught technique for heaven’s sake! Cable told Dan Dierdorff prior to the Giants debacle that they have to keep it simple for him with 2 receiver sets. What does that tell us? YECH! No more excuses for JA3andout! He’s a bust, and it’s time to move on!

both sides need help I love Kirk but he needs to be moved to OLB so raider nation can get a thumper in the middle. I like Orland mcclain from alabama. Why didn’t raider nation trade with the brown like everyone else trying to get there good players and grab shaun rogers, who would eliminate the run problem in Oakland. Or get rid of some of these no point OL who aren’t doing anything like Pears. Chris Mccalister wants to play for the raiders and would be an upgrade at nickel because routt is messing up. Chris could also play safety if the raiders need it. Offensively. DHB needs to be but on the bench. Try to pick some one up like bobby engram. If the Raiders aren’t playing walker cut him cuz he aint helping the team just cryiing and saying he is health. Russell is coming along and the line is almost at full strength. Its been good to see louis put some life in the WR corp even if he aint catchiing. What are the other guys doing? I thiink the Raiders should run from a two tightend formation and use myers more who was the bright spot of the preseason. Him and miller would be threat with louis and throw DM in the slot and keep running fargas who has been a bright spot and see this offense full potential. This team is young and talented and it’s time for Raider nation to be excited again abouot winning. With the chiefs, They dont stand a chance. They dont run the ball they are trying to turn in to the cards. Chambers,wade, and bowie. Raiders secondary is the one bright spot so Raiders win 23 to 7. Luck TD, It sometimes happens. Just like the eagles. U need a run threat to try and beat the raides and charles aint it.