I know people don't like this kind of talk but (I think that is a dated and short sighted way of thinking) if they are bad enough to have a top 3 pick, even in what appears to be a QB poor draft class, they may be able to sell a guy like Ben Johnson on coming here to manage the rebuild.
If it means they fire Telesco and hire Brad Holmes's right hand man, even better.
In your heart-to-hearts you all know something like that would be the best possible, reality based*, outcome of the 2024 season.
*Yes, yes a miracle Super Bowl victory would be better.
I can't see AP and Telesco being gone after just one year, nor should they be, unless the season is a disaster of epic proportions.
Isn't it?
After a week 1 loss in a game they could have won? Not in my opinion. We clearly have a different idea of what a disaster of epic proportions looks like.
That's fair, and I am absolutely being an extreme alarmist and I recognize that. I'm pretty sure that's going to be my shtick in here this season. Please don't view it as coming from a place other than love & fun.
But I think it's fair to say the Raiders have zero shot at contending for anything this season.
I strongly believe they don't even have a shot at a one-and-done playoff appearance. At best they are facing yet another season where maybe their high point will be upsetting the Chiefs late in the season and then watching them go on to win another Super Bowl.
It's getting old. Honey, why sign Christian Wilkins, which is their best FA move in...decades? And then not get aggressive AF to make sure to get a QB that could make them competitive?
I love the new defense but I doubt they are the 2000 Ravens (unless Tyree suddenly turns into what I hope/pray he can be) and I don't think Minshew or O'Connell are Trent Dilfer. Which is a very low bar to not be able to achieve .
Darnit, I want a legitimate franchise QB already. It's been 25 years for goodness sakes. And please don't try to sell me on the parallels between Minshew & Gannon.
So, yeah I kind of view this season as a disaster already.
Sorry, I am certainly not trying to offend. At worst, in my heart I'm trying to maybe stir the pot a little. I'm still ride-or-die Raiders and that will never change.
At the very least maybe my shtick this year will provide people here with something to rail against.
And, if the Raiders post a miracle playoff run, let's say an AFC Championship appearance, I will ship everyone in here* a six pack of San Diego beer, which is unquestionably the best beer in the world!
No joke. I will absolutely back that up to any of you*
*I mean the regulars and who are also Raiders fans (sorry
@BoltNlava ,
@ChiefD etc).