The Raiders were bullied at the line of scrimmage
There is optimism because of last season. That’s when Josh Jacobs led the NFL in rushing. As those in front of him fled, they locked their collective keisters. That’s when the Raiders’ offensive line revealed its ability to be much more superior than expected.
This is not currently happening. You can handle the ball better than the Raiders.
And rush into passersby better.
The team that played the Chargers on Sunday was winless in scrimmages after three games, unable to open holes on one side or put enough pressure on the other.
Jacobs, who missed training camp due to a contract dispute, had 108 yards on 45 carries. That’s good for 2.4 per pop. It’s really bad.
Players cannot put body on body, helmet on helmet, that’s not correct at all.
“I can say through three games, everyone taking turns wasn’t necessarily accurate or perfect at their job,” coach Josh McDaniels said. “If successful, this will be a team game. Running the ball is never a one-man job. It’s everyone’s job at the moment of attack and afterward at every level.
“There is no shortcut to get there. We need to work harder, spend more time. »
If there is a shortcut, they will do it well.
Everything comes together. One of the main talking points was the lack of targeting at wide receiver Hunter Renfrow from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. But time is of the essence and not spending enough time often does not allow the thrower to make full progress.
When he kept a clean sheet, Garoppolo played well. But under pressure – he suffered 24 of his 108 defeats – things became forgettable.
Things were especially bad in Sunday’s 23-18 loss to the Steelers, when Garoppolo was sacked four times and hit several others. He was placed into concussion mode shortly after. It’s kind of a mixed result. Greg Van Roten (seventh out of 76 defensive backs) and Kolton Miller (11th out of 67 tackles) rank well according to Pro Football Focus. But center Andre James (18 of 35), guard Dylan Parham (41 of 76) and shot-blocker Jermaine Eluemunor (43 of 67) have work to do.
On the other side, it could be just as dire, where the Raiders are tied for 24th in the NFL with five sacks.
“We have to rush together,” said star Maxx Crosby. “Four equals one at any time. We were intentional in our work. When we were at our best, we did very well. But it starts with me and the others at the front. We have a lot of room to grow. I’m glad we’re improving.
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