Just when you think that after upsetting the Philadelphia Eagles at home the Oakland Raiders would actually take a look a realize the potential they have on this roster. However, with the New York Jets coming into Alameda County Coliseum, it was a totally different Raiders team than the week before.
The struggles for Jamarcus Russell continued this week. In the first quarter, Russell managed to lose a fumble and throw two interceptions to put the Jets up two touchdowns early; Not only was Russell having a bad day, but the Oakland defense had an even tougher day by allowing more than 315 yards of rushing offense for the Jets, an NFL record. Russell would end the day 6 completions to 11 attempts with 2 interceptions. Backup QB Brad Gradkowski would finish out the shutout loss, with a not so good performance as well.
As the publisher of this blog, I deserve time to present my opinion about the Quarterback troubles the Oakland Raiders are dealing with. Week after week I am hearing about the terrible performances that Jamarcus Russell is putting on, and then when you want maybe a spark from your bench, Brad Gradkowski is your only man. I am positively sure that every Raider fan is asking, "Why release Jeff Garcia?" It is a legitimate question, especially when this specific player provides so much beneficial qualities to a team. Jeff Garcia not only knows how to play the game of football, but he knows how to think the game as well. He provides this young team with a mentor, veteran, winner, trusting teammate, and a great team player in the locker room.
Releasing Jeff Garcia was a huge mistake, especially when you know the lack of preparation and professionalism that Russell allows himself to commit. It is a matter of time to se
e how Russell will turn out, but when someone as good and knowledgeable as Jeff Garcia is passed on, you know there is something absolutely wrong with the way this team is being run.Consistency is the main focus for the Raiders, they need to keep that intensity going after an upset like that, because now the Raiders leave that game thinking what happened since last week? Cable stated that Russell will remain the starter verse the Chargers in San Diego next week, If we can play the way we did in the first week of the season vs. the Chargers then we may have a shot, but with the crowd and how our rushing defense has been performing, it may be another long day for this Oakland Raiders team.
Al Davis is the main reason why this team is garbage. A franchise starts with the owner and Al Davis is a terrible owner plain and simple. Why was the team moved to LA for ten years then back to Oakland? Because this man has no interest in pleasing his fans- he just wants to make money. This man may have once had great passion for football and was able to win but this team is a product of him and it's crap. Raider's fans should demand more from their owner. I think he does a great diservivce to the entire Raider franchise by blacking out games to get people to go. If you can't put a legitimate team onto the field nobody, not even the loyal fan base will attend your games. Not not and most certainly not in this economy. Al Davis NEEDS to be relieved of his owner/GM duties or we could very well be seeing the slow nausiating death of storied franchise. It's all very disheartening as a sports fan to watch this drama unfold.
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