Despite that whistle error on that late TD by Cincy in the first half, the Raiders were their own worst enemy in this game.
7 accepted penalties.
Waller and the entire OLine had a penalty with Leatherwood committing 2 fouls. Defence didn't have a penalty.
Raiders, IMO need to move off Tom Cable.
Raiders, also had time management issues in getting the plays calls. Several times Carr was still getting the play out to a receiver and barely got the play off and a couple of plays they barely seemed ready before the ball got snapped.
Raiders had their chances late in the game. Carr, can't believe he didn't get the ball high enough over Hubbard, instead hitting him in the helmet when he had Waller open at the 5 to extend their second last drive to keep the TD option open rather than settling for a FG. Being down 3 before giving the ball back to Cincy with 3 minutes left would have changed a lot IMO.
If I'm Cincy with 3 minutes and only up by 3, I would put the ball in Burrows hands rather than try 2 runs on the first 2 downs. But, if the Raiders got the ball back with 2 minutes left, they probably tie the game and we go into OT.
But, the Raiders need to clean up their OL. Be it with personnel or coaching. I try coaching first.
Raiders need Mullen, Abrams to remain healthy. They miss too many games, especially Abrams who needs to play more under control. I trust Bradley as the DC to figure it out with them if they have NFL talent.
But, those last 2 drafts killed them in round 1.
2020 - Ruggs over Wirfs who is an all pro RT. Brown wasn't long for the Raiders. That upcoming year was his final guaranteed money. Such a bad signing.
2020 - Arnette - Ruggs likely would have been there at 19 instead of taking him at 12. Only Lamb and Juedy went in those 6 picks between the Raider's selections.
2021 - Leatherwood. That was the year to target a CB like Newsome whom the Browns took. Or based off what they did in 2020, take a legit Tackle. Darrishaw was there and he was excellent with the Vikings.
So, for Davis, he has to figure out who made the calls on those 3 players. As well as Bowden and Muse in round 3 of 2020. Not to mention Ferrell in 2019. Was it all Gruden or was it Mayock. If it was Mayock, he needs to be fired as well. Unacceptable for a guy who was a draft analyst of TV.
7 accepted penalties.
Waller and the entire OLine had a penalty with Leatherwood committing 2 fouls. Defence didn't have a penalty.
Raiders, IMO need to move off Tom Cable.
Raiders, also had time management issues in getting the plays calls. Several times Carr was still getting the play out to a receiver and barely got the play off and a couple of plays they barely seemed ready before the ball got snapped.
Raiders had their chances late in the game. Carr, can't believe he didn't get the ball high enough over Hubbard, instead hitting him in the helmet when he had Waller open at the 5 to extend their second last drive to keep the TD option open rather than settling for a FG. Being down 3 before giving the ball back to Cincy with 3 minutes left would have changed a lot IMO.
If I'm Cincy with 3 minutes and only up by 3, I would put the ball in Burrows hands rather than try 2 runs on the first 2 downs. But, if the Raiders got the ball back with 2 minutes left, they probably tie the game and we go into OT.
But, the Raiders need to clean up their OL. Be it with personnel or coaching. I try coaching first.
Raiders need Mullen, Abrams to remain healthy. They miss too many games, especially Abrams who needs to play more under control. I trust Bradley as the DC to figure it out with them if they have NFL talent.
But, those last 2 drafts killed them in round 1.
2020 - Ruggs over Wirfs who is an all pro RT. Brown wasn't long for the Raiders. That upcoming year was his final guaranteed money. Such a bad signing.
2020 - Arnette - Ruggs likely would have been there at 19 instead of taking him at 12. Only Lamb and Juedy went in those 6 picks between the Raider's selections.
2021 - Leatherwood. That was the year to target a CB like Newsome whom the Browns took. Or based off what they did in 2020, take a legit Tackle. Darrishaw was there and he was excellent with the Vikings.
So, for Davis, he has to figure out who made the calls on those 3 players. As well as Bowden and Muse in round 3 of 2020. Not to mention Ferrell in 2019. Was it all Gruden or was it Mayock. If it was Mayock, he needs to be fired as well. Unacceptable for a guy who was a draft analyst of TV.
