The Raiders of yore always had great defenses... but these are the 2008 Raiders who can't seem to stop anybody.

At the point of attack, the defensive line is inconsistent. DT Gerrard Warren has been the lone star among the group, but he is hurt and is not nearly as effective as he was in the early part of the season. Disappointing, but royally paid, Tommy Kelly has been a non factor out there. Terdell Sands plays well in spots, but not much to speak highly of. Burgess is out and...

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This team has deserved it's spot in the abyss of the NFL. From players not playing up to their lofty contracts (Walker, Hall, Kelly) to coaching transitions (Kiffin -> Cable) to the circus/soap opera atmosphere of the organization, the Oakland Raiders should not be surprised to find themselves in this position. Again. In 5 years.

I am, to put it in the most rosy of terms, disappointed.

I'm sure Mr. Davis has his inklings as to what the problem...

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Yea, it's lookin' bad in Oaktown.

2-5 by the midpoint and little to no positivity.

Though i felt the game against the Ravens was never out of hand contrary to the score, we were seriously over matched. You can go look at the lowlights, i'd rather not provide you with a link.

Anyways, we go back home, hopefully the H.O.T. is bananas again, and we get win trey.

ATL has... surprised. Michael Turner is ballin, Matt Ryan is playing good football,...

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