State Your Case

You know there is a problem when one of the most popular players on a team is the kicker. That is only the beginning of the many problems with the Oakland Raiders.

Last year the Raiders went 4-12 and it is not looking any better this year. They are one of three teams who have yet to win a game this season. Will they ever be able to escape the black hole of losing? No, probably not.

Who do the Raiders have to help them succeed? No one. I mean, let’s be real, Matt Schaub is running the offense. The same guy who threw a pick six in four straight games last year. As if he wasn’t bad enough, he doesn’t exactly have anyone to throw to. They brought in James Jones from the Packers, but really what good will that do? He scored all of three touchdowns last year, and that was with Aaron Rogers throwing him the ball.

Sure the Jaguars and the Buccaneers will also continue to lose, but the Raiders are going to outlast them. They have a tough schedule ahead of them and no room for improvement. They have lost nine straight games and it is only going to get harder. They have not had a winning season in 10 years.

The Raiders are the worst team in the AFC West, and one of the worst teams in the league. They are going to continue to lose until they find a real quarterback, a decent head coach and more talent.