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2022 Las Vegas Raiders (1 Viewer)
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Chadstroma
Footballguy
The season is upon us.
We have a hard road ahead of us. This is, in my opinion, the most stacked division in the history of the NFL. There are no easy games and it is hard to say any one or two teams is the clear favorite(s). Legitimately, all four teams can win this division. Legitimately, all three of the teams that don't win the division will likely be vying for a wild card.
I like this team. I am confident in this team. It has been 20 something years since I went into a season expecting good things to happen. 20 something years since believing that we are a playoff caliber team capable of winning the Superbowl.
I thankfully look to have been wrong about McDaniels. I am really excited to see his offensive mind putting to work the amount of talent we have in skill positions. I am excited to see Graham work a defensive scheme that will be more creative, flexible and dynamic than what we have had.... in..... ever?
I would put this team up against any team in the league.
Here are my three predictions for the season...
Carr will end the season top 5 in yards and in the MVP discussion.
Crosby will end the season top 5 in sacks.
I am not going to say we are going to win the division... it will be close with all teams in it to the end... but I do predict we will make the playoffs and be a force in the playoffs.
We have a hard road ahead of us. This is, in my opinion, the most stacked division in the history of the NFL. There are no easy games and it is hard to say any one or two teams is the clear favorite(s). Legitimately, all four teams can win this division. Legitimately, all three of the teams that don't win the division will likely be vying for a wild card.
I like this team. I am confident in this team. It has been 20 something years since I went into a season expecting good things to happen. 20 something years since believing that we are a playoff caliber team capable of winning the Superbowl.
I thankfully look to have been wrong about McDaniels. I am really excited to see his offensive mind putting to work the amount of talent we have in skill positions. I am excited to see Graham work a defensive scheme that will be more creative, flexible and dynamic than what we have had.... in..... ever?
I would put this team up against any team in the league.
Here are my three predictions for the season...
Carr will end the season top 5 in yards and in the MVP discussion.
Crosby will end the season top 5 in sacks.
I am not going to say we are going to win the division... it will be close with all teams in it to the end... but I do predict we will make the playoffs and be a force in the playoffs.
Chaka
Footballguy
Personally I think the team(s) that come out of the AFC West this season will absolutely be the most game tested and should be the Super Bowl favorites.
ICON211
Footballguy
I think this is the thing I am looking forward to most. So sick of being in the same base defense game in and game out and all game long giving teams the same looks constantly.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Keelan Cole to PS. Love that... adds great depth in case of injury. As long as it isn't Adams or Renfrow, you can call him up and not lose much at all as a group.
LawFitz
Footballguy
Another reason this is awesome is I strongly suspect Cole had offers to join other teams' Active Rosters, and yet still chose to stay with the Raiders as a PS player. If true, that speaks well of the coaches and the culture they've created in their short time in LV. This team may once again be a place where vets will play for lower dollars/status because they want to be here. It's been 20 yrs at least, since that has been the case.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Depth Chart updated
Offense
Defense
There was nothing surprising but things that caught my eye as interesting were....
Billings holds on against Hankins for 1st team.
Parham was held off by Simpson/Cotton to stay 2nd team.
Abdullah in the 3rd team slot above White.
Cle holding off Koonce for 2nd team.
Turner over T-Billy in depth.
We already knew this but how thin that OL grouping is in seeing it on the DC.
Offense
Offense
Defense
Defense
There was nothing surprising but things that caught my eye as interesting were....
Billings holds on against Hankins for 1st team.
Parham was held off by Simpson/Cotton to stay 2nd team.
Abdullah in the 3rd team slot above White.
Cle holding off Koonce for 2nd team.
Turner over T-Billy in depth.
We already knew this but how thin that OL grouping is in seeing it on the DC.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
You have to think so... I mean, I think Cole is better than a lot of teams tail end of their WR depth charts. The Bears as one example.
If he did choose to come back, that is huge. What is vet min for his vesting? What is PS pay? Add in not paying 4-8% in state income taxes... and then it prob isn't much of a difference and it is about choosing where you want to be.
3nOut
Footballguy
With no new contract, will Jacobs stay the starter all year or will Zamir White eventually take over? Anything to see here with White? Worth trading for or stay away?
Chaka
Footballguy
I can't see a reason Jacobs contract impacts anything this season. Zamir should get more PT as the season goes on, but McDaniels offense is complicated, if he doesn't completely trust you, it's unlikely you'll see much, if any, PT.
Chaka
Footballguy
joey
Footballguy
just win, baby.
LawFitz
Footballguy
And they found what looks like very solid depth/developmental pieces at LB (and RB) in UDFA (and later rounds), like most of the good teams in this league do. It actually feels like the Raiders have a competent, modern regime for the first time that I can recall since becoming a fan in the 80s. I was/am a bit of a Grudock apologist, but so far McZ has been an obvious upgrade on so many levels. Let's hope that translates to the field sooner rather than later.
joey
Footballguy
Agreed. I thought the same thing looking at the LB depth chart…”wait a minute! This actually looks like a really solid LB corps”. Been a looooong time since we’ve been able to say that. Fingers firmly crossed since they have to prove it on the field in the regular season. (btw, in my brain I’m kinda adding Abrams to that LB corps as a hybrid guy. I’m SUPER interested to see this defense play under Graham).
DROP THE PUCK!!!!
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Chadstroma
Footballguy
Yes, both Masterson and Butler showed a lot of upside this offseason/preseason.
One fun little aside... My best friend from childhood, also a life long passionate Raiders fan, surname is Butler. My surname is Masters. I just sent him a message that are backup LB's are Darien BUTLER and Luke MASTERSon. If that isn't an omen that we win it all this year... I don't know what is!
ZADO
Footballguy
Over on Twitter Raiders fans are complaining that its too quiet in the news cycle .
Im from New England originally and its very normal for that around the pats , coach Billy hates drama and keeps his players quiet. Im sure McDaniels learned that during his tenure .
The playbook, the concepts remain the same. Perhaps a bit more refined now than they were in 2001 when he began his NFL coaching career as a personnel assistant with the New England Patriots.
But Josh McDaniels has evolved, from prodigy to protégé to coordinator.
To Raiders head coach.
Im from New England originally and its very normal for that around the pats , coach Billy hates drama and keeps his players quiet. Im sure McDaniels learned that during his tenure .
The playbook, the concepts remain the same. Perhaps a bit more refined now than they were in 2001 when he began his NFL coaching career as a personnel assistant with the New England Patriots.
But Josh McDaniels has evolved, from prodigy to protégé to coordinator.
To Raiders head coach.
joey
Footballguy
Agree entirely. I think Depeche Mode said it best: “Enjoy the silence”.
No drama this year, pretty please.
massraider
Footballguy
Jamie Collins visiting.
I've always been a fan, he's a unusual talent. At this point, I think he would be a early downs inside backer, and sub pass rusher. And he provides more coverage than most run defenders.
McD knows him well, I hope this happens
I've always been a fan, he's a unusual talent. At this point, I think he would be a early downs inside backer, and sub pass rusher. And he provides more coverage than most run defenders.
McD knows him well, I hope this happens
Chadstroma
Footballguy
I think Graham does as well.
I think he would be a great situational addition to the D.
massraider
Footballguy
Two weeks from now, we will all have suggestions, I promise
kaso
Footballguy
Might only take 2 quarters!
Chadstroma
Footballguy
I am not terribly attached to Mathew Butler.
ZADO
Footballguy
Only the Browns ($37.9M) have more cap space than the Raiders ($16.17M).
There is a glaringly obvious area in which the Raiders could stand to spend some money — the offensive line.
Not only is it the weakest unit on the team, the Raiders spend less money on it than 30 other teams. Yes, they spend the second least amount on the offensive line in the league.
One benefit to waiting until after the season opener to spend that money is contract are no longer guaranteed after that. So, they can feel more comfortable taking a player they deem to be a risk.
raiderswire.usatoday.com
There is a glaringly obvious area in which the Raiders could stand to spend some money — the offensive line.
Not only is it the weakest unit on the team, the Raiders spend less money on it than 30 other teams. Yes, they spend the second least amount on the offensive line in the league.
One benefit to waiting until after the season opener to spend that money is contract are no longer guaranteed after that. So, they can feel more comfortable taking a player they deem to be a risk.
Raiders have 2nd most cap space heading into 2022 NFL season
Raiders head into the season with the 2nd most cap space in NFL. But will they spend it?
raiderswire.usatoday.com
Chaka
Footballguy
It's not just the money at this point, it's the draft capital/player(s) Cost of acquisition.Only the Browns ($37.9M) have more cap space than the Raiders ($16.17M).
There is a glaringly obvious area in which the Raiders could stand to spend some money — the offensive line.
Not only is it the weakest unit on the team, the Raiders spend less money on it than 30 other teams. Yes, they spend the second least amount on the offensive line in the league.
One benefit to waiting until after the season opener to spend that money is contract are no longer guaranteed after that. So, they can feel more comfortable taking a player they deem to be a risk.
Raiders have 2nd most cap space heading into 2022 NFL season
Raiders head into the season with the 2nd most cap space in NFL. But will they spend it?
Who's available, how much will they cost and how quickly can they get up to speed in McDaniels complex timing offense?
McZ strike me as preferring to accumulate draft picks rather than give them away, but I could be wrong about that.
massraider
Footballguy
Duane Brown was signed by the Jets to replace Becton. Well, he's injured as well now, and probably going on IR.
Jason Peters is 40 years old, Dallas cannot be excited to sign him.
I dunno who these RT out there that are worth it.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
The Raiders better be prepared to find someone or two if things go badly this weekend. The O line is not good and needs addressed. LV needs to try to improve it. Failing is better than standing there and doing nothing.
Hankmoody
Footballguy
If only they had a super young former early pick on their roster they could potentially coach up to get his play to match his physical talent...
But hey they do have 11 DL so maybe they can convert one of them.
ZADO
Footballguy
Raiders signed TE Darren Waller to a three-year, $51 million contract extension.
Waller had two years remaining on his current deal. His new extension adds more guaranteed money and three years of team control. The $66.25 million total value puts Waller's average base salary at $13.3 million, placing him just outside the top-5 at the position. Coming off injuries and not in a contract year, this is a player-friendly deal and a win for Waller after the Raiders showed no interest in extending him this offseason. Waller is now tied to the Raiders through his age-34 season.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
just got tickets to the home opener. 
front row 2nd level. perhaps i'll make the broadcast on the season opener, 2 years in a row.
front row 2nd level. perhaps i'll make the broadcast on the season opener, 2 years in a row.
massraider
Footballguy
I booked flights for the Patriots in December. My first trip.just got tickets to the home opener.
Haven't gotten tix yet
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
and when i say home opener, i mean tomorrow in LA. 
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
wait. be patient prices will drop. if you want to spend 500/seat. i have a friend that has sweet club seats. sat in them last year form the real home opener. made it on tvI booked flights for the Patriots in December. My first trip.just got tickets to the home opener.
Haven't gotten tix yet
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
where ya staying. when i go again, i'll stay at mandalay bayI booked flights for the Patriots in December. My first trip.just got tickets to the home opener.
Haven't gotten tix yet
massraider
Footballguy
Mandalay is the only choice.
Atomic Punk
Footballguy
What is the best site to get tickets? I just booked my flight for the Texans game and don’t have tickets yet. Should I wait or just lock them in now?
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Staying at Excalibur right?just got tickets to the home opener.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
by home opener, i mean today. in LA. i will text or call you, just to make sure that fire is lit!!!!!!Staying at Excalibur right?just got tickets to the home opener.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
wait. it's painful, but wait. game day or the day before will net you the best price. you just have to have the stones to wait.
i got row 1, 200 level tickets to todays game (i just got home from work and keep typing tomorrow's game
) non club, for $233. i bought them today (saturday) there were plenty of 500 level seats going for more. i monitored all of the sites and found ticket master, oddly, to have the best prices. have fun!!! and if you want to spend a grip, i have a personal friend that has sick *** club seats available.Atomic Punk
Footballguy
Thanks for the tip. I’ll hold off on buying. The Texans game shouldn’t be the hardest to get last minute tickets to anyway. Club seats sound awesome but I’ll pass. Enjoy the game today man, it is gonna be a good one ... 34-27 Raiders!
Chadstroma
Footballguy
I don't care about the details, I am trying to make a joke here.by home opener, i mean today. in LA. i will text or call you, just to make sure that fire is lit!!!!!!Staying at Excalibur right?just got tickets to the home opener.
I will be trying to watch the game on my phone. Daughter has a bball game so will be on the road at kickoff on the way.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
I got 2nd row on about 40 last year for the Dolphin game at about $300 last year.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
Pretty much what I did.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
My daughter had a basketball game... few things take priority over the Raiders but family is one. Plus, I couldn't find a stream that worked as I could have watched the first few minutes of the game. Looking at the box score... the first things that jump out at me....
Pressure from Crosby/Jones seemed to not exist. No sacks and no INT's are going to be hard to win games with.
Carr with 3 INT's. Carr didn't play a single minute in pre-season. I wonder if it was rust or...
7 sacks is too much. It was no question that the Oline is our weak point. The Chargers with Bosa and Mack have the firepower to attack it.
I really expected to see more diversity in the carriers but Jacobs looks to be have been the man. I wonder if giving him more carriers would have helped since he had 5.7 average. I mean... keep feeding him and keep the pass rush guessing.
Then again, I didn't see the game. Hoping to catch a replay.
Pressure from Crosby/Jones seemed to not exist. No sacks and no INT's are going to be hard to win games with.
Carr with 3 INT's. Carr didn't play a single minute in pre-season. I wonder if it was rust or...
7 sacks is too much. It was no question that the Oline is our weak point. The Chargers with Bosa and Mack have the firepower to attack it.
I really expected to see more diversity in the carriers but Jacobs looks to be have been the man. I wonder if giving him more carriers would have helped since he had 5.7 average. I mean... keep feeding him and keep the pass rush guessing.
Then again, I didn't see the game. Hoping to catch a replay.
ICON211
Footballguy
My initial thoughts:
Adams is awesome and is always open.
Hobbs is very good.
Defense was ok and made some stops when they had to, but......
No sacks, no turnovers......again.
Carr was not good today and his pocket awareness was bad especially in the fourth quarter.
Hoping for better next week.
Adams is awesome and is always open.
Hobbs is very good.
Defense was ok and made some stops when they had to, but......
No sacks, no turnovers......again.
Carr was not good today and his pocket awareness was bad especially in the fourth quarter.
Hoping for better next week.
Chadstroma
Footballguy
I just read that they changed the shuffled the offensive line around 4 times! Is that right?
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