Culpepper, O-line look impressive for Raiders

[Raiders40]

http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/a...ine200807.html

[cad]

a more organised and structured Offensive line will give a greater chance of success

Tom Cable and Kiffin are crafting something a much more sophisticated scheme compared to last years

[Jimbo UK]

thanks 40

[RaiderInNY]

thanks

[WookieRaider]

Thanks for the link 40. A very good read...

[Hawaiian Raider]

"Mainly I want to get my timing down with the centers," Culpepper told reporters after the game, referring to his repeated fumbles. "I've got to get used to these centers and they've got to get used to me. We've just got to keep working, as simple as that."

...and that should pretty much seal the deal, along with his performance against the Rams.

Compared to last season regarding the O-line, I guess you can use the word "impressive" - or this:

The O-line was also blowing open holes in the running game,...

Either way you want to look at it, but it appears that the running backs are having better vision too. On Lamont Jordan's long run, if you check the replay, it appears the run was supposed to be up the left side. The lead back got stonewalled (Crockett, I think), Lamont cut to the back side, and it was wide open.

Otherwise, the scheme for the O-line, along with the quick hitting plays be it run or pass, has significantly improved the look of our O-line. It's like we leaped into the new millenium, showing signs of an NFL caliber offense.

Mahalo for all your work '40!

[pantera55]

"And if Culpepper does indeed play with the first team Friday night in Oakland, Kiffin and the rest of the Raider Nation may get their first look at a starting offense that has the potential to completely erase the bad memories of last season." I love reading quotes like this....

[trur8r]

I have been really impressed with the O-line.

[psycho5150]

Lets Go Raiders Lets Go Raiders!!

[Tyson]

good read,,, i;m not too impressed yet...last year we went 3-1 in the pre-season then went 2-14 regular season.....after week 5 i will know more or less how this team is going to loook

[Gridiron PIRATE]

We like those big runs, don't get me wrong, but there are too many zeros and ones and twos. They are doing better, but it still is preseason, and they've got a long way to go."

I admire the fact that we're seeing some resemblance to consistent play up front, but what I'm more appreciative is that Kiff knows there's a long way to go and that we have a ways to go before we can lean on our offensive front. Hopefully the fans understand this too!

Thanks again 40oz!