Raiderdamus Has A Way Better Record Than The Raiders

by Rich Langford on Oct 5, 2010 12:57 AM PDT

The Great One was not perfect on this one. We can all take a little solace in the fact that the Raiders outperformed his vision of a 41-27 defeat. Senor Damus is leaving little doubt, however, that he is a true shaman.

Let us all welcome a new Lil Dam this week as signcut (email me) was only four points off with a 31-20 prediction. Here's to hoping I'll be picking from the pool of Raider victory predictions next week. I don't know about you guys, but 2-3 with a victory against the Chargers and I'll forgive this team for any shortcomings we have seen so far.

Typically, I would have posted some thoughts about what I saw upon further review of the game, but the folks over at NFL Rewind have managed to post every game except the Raiders. I have sent a couple of e-mails and the response to the first one revealed a corporation a little less concerned about the inconvenience I experienced than I had hoped. Hence the second e-mail. Let's just say, you'll all be able to tell if they have raised their concern in the next response by how I refer to them from this point forward.

For what it's worth, the breakdowns in the run D and the O-line left me in a catatonic stupor. It seemed like Ro, LaMarr, Groves, Branch and Huff all took steps back. And the hamstring thing, what the hell? Still, with all the injuries they faced I saw enough signs to not leave me changing my mind that this is an improving team.

Personally, I am giving Murphy and DHB a pass for their dismal performance, because of their injuries. I'll be expecting a bounce back next week. Given their performance though, I am upset the coaches didn't limit their roles and give Higgins, Miller and Ford bigger roles.

Whatever, maybe the (adjective pending) folks at NFL Rewind are doing me a favor. On to the Chargers! Snap the streak Raiders and you and me, we're cool.

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Higgins

I understand that you are upset with the coaches for not giving Higgins, etc.. bigger roles at WR. But are you equally upset for the those same coaches for giving any role whatsoever to Higgins as a punt returner??

When you finally get NFL Rewind resolved, you will see Higgins do exactly as I have been saying he would do as a punt returner: One return for 3.5 yards, three cowardly fair catches, and 1 misjudged ball that dribble-bounced behind him and was downed at the 1 yard line. All told, a whopping 1.3 yard average! His uselessness/liability as a returner negates really any possible upside he might have as a WR. Better to just develop Ford and give Nick Miller a chance.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 5, 2010 3:47 AM PDT reply actions

JLH does have good hands, and given the lot of WRs we're "blessed" with, that does matter

I’d like to Higgins just sprint towards the sidelines and make the turn upfield instead of his habitual boogaloo in place when not fair-catching.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 5, 2010 3:56 AM PDT up reply actions

He might have good hands,

but the fearlessness that any good WR needs to have, was effectively concussed out of him last year versus San Diego.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Oct 5, 2010 4:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Up on that charger, Johnny Lee, rid thyself of thy demon. Yes, send Higgins across the middle into the breech

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 5, 2010 4:40 AM PDT up reply actions

lol

You used the word ‘boogaloo’

by rightnasty on Oct 5, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions

19-16 in no particular order

I didn’t see the game, but all I can tell from the updates was that this team will not go quietly into the night. Thank you Bruce, for at least giving us a shot at winning.

"God will understand. And if he does not understand, then he is not God, and we need not worry." -Orlando Bloom, Kingdom of Heaven

by angelesoterica on Oct 5, 2010 4:01 AM PDT reply actions

Watching the first half, I was hoping I was wrong about my prediction.

Also on the last drive, I was telling my dad if we score a touchdown, as shitty as we’ve played we better go for two. We would have gotten that win back from the Cardinals.

Cowards die many times before their deaths
The valiant never taste of death but once.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Julius Caesar

by TAW on Oct 5, 2010 6:41 AM PDT reply actions

i sent them an email last night about that too.

im kinda pissed cause i pay for that service and they dont have the game i want to watch…. anyway, its gonna be a close one but we pull it off 24-21. its hard to be positive about anything cause of the way the season has gone.

cause if denver can beat the titans at home and the chargers smash on the cardinals where does that put us?

i think what separates us from being a really good team is our pass protection play from the oline. i think we are stuck with what we got so we just have to deal with it. Al wants a pocket passer, Bruce is not pocket passer and more time then not when Al wants his play called Bruce will have to improvise. I know Al doesnt call the offensive plays but he has influence on the gameplan.

its terrible that such a legend in this sport is the cause of our dismay. no one has put in the NFL as much Ralph Wilson and Al Davis. and now look at their once proud franchises. my how the mighty have fallen? and with them is the death grip they hold till theyre carried by 6.

i hope we have a winning season

aka GOLDENBOYWARRIOR

by gogomaplata on Oct 5, 2010 8:01 AM PDT reply actions

i didnt want to admit but i have to add Lamar Hunt to the list of legends as with Al and Ralph

i just cant stand the chiefs, thats all

aka GOLDENBOYWARRIOR

by gogomaplata on Oct 5, 2010 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions

They have done wonders in a short time and have a solid ground attack - we have to get

tougher and smarter fast!

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 5, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Someone please let me know if/when the rewind is available

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 5, 2010 11:00 AM PDT reply actions

This just in...

It’s stil not available. Bastards! I fail to understand what could be the difficulty in this continued failure.

Lord loves a workin' man; don't trust whitey; see a doctor and get rid of it.

by Rich Langford on Oct 5, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions

damnation

… hey, if you’re looking for a fight, wear that feathered hat in Oakland

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 5, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions

I was tired of being a

“typical random son of a bitch bastard.”

No worries, I’ll be ok as long as I stay away from those cans.

Lord loves a workin' man; don't trust whitey; see a doctor and get rid of it.

by Rich Langford on Oct 5, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions

He hates those cans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope Patti gives you that “job” she promised you.

Don't shoot, I'm a man.

by Rusty23 on Oct 6, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions

The early charts are showing

Victory for the Raiders against the Chargers. As a Raider fan, I fail to understand how this can be, but I will go with what I see.

Final prognostication from RaiderDamus later this week. Hopefully the charts will remain the same.

These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx

by RDreamer on Oct 5, 2010 1:03 PM PDT reply actions

Well, I was saying that too but... If Dmac, and Murphy are very limited or don't play... I don't see-

us winning anymore. If they all are healthy… we may win.

The RaiderLaker

by JaggerJaw on Oct 6, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions

I like your positive thinking for once Raiderdamus but alas prayer may not even help this franchise.

Cowards die many times before their deaths
The valiant never taste of death but once.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Julius Caesar

by TAW on Oct 6, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

Safeties

Huff and Branch should not be starting against the Chargers. They have been playing like a former Raider by the name of Sweigert and if they don’t play any better the rest of the season then they should be let go too. They should be watching game tapes of Reed and Polamau on how to play safety in the NFL.

by Archangel25 on Oct 7, 2010 9:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Consitently poor play ... and no end in sight. But Monday, Cable told reporters that we're playing

the right guys. We’re stuck, for the most part, with our roster but I’d like to see Eugene, Stevie and Mitchell out there more because they all tackle better than Huff and Hiram and Stevie ball hawk far better than Branch.

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions