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The Raiders’ pass concept menu was limited. This was apparent on third-and-long, when they would constantly run the same concepts, making them predictable. The Raiders don’t have a lot of talent at wide receiver, but it’s even harder to get open when defenders know where you’re running.

In Week 2, against the Chargers, quarterback Geno Smith was picked off on the first play. Safety Alohi Gilman broke on a seam pass and tipped the ball to a fellow defender. They had run the play successfully and repeatedly against the Patriots in Week 1. The Chargers clearly watched the film and were anticipating it.

The following week against the Bears, Smith was intercepted on third-and-long while trying to throw to the dig in a dagger concept. On the next third-and-long, Kelly called the same play, and Smith was intercepted again. College play callers don’t need a high volume of pass concepts to go to. You can’t get away with that in the NFL.

There has also been a clear lack of detail in the passing game. When a quarterback gets to the top of his drop, there should be a receiver looking back or getting ready to make his break. There were too many instances in which Smith would get to the top of his drop to find that there wasn’t a receiver getting ready to break or cut, causing him to hold the ball. The timing of the passing game was consistently off.

The biggest issue has been the offensive line. Yes, there is a big talent-deficiency issue there, but the Raiders’ scheme didn’t offer players help. In fact, they’ve been put into more difficult situations because of the scheme. Kelly was supposed to be a run-game savant, but the Raiders’ running game has been one of the worst in the league. The Raiders lead the league in the rate of run plays that lead to negative yardage (17.81 percent). Jeanty is constantly getting hit in the backfield. The scheme is unsound.

heavyD wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 10:54 am https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/683285 ... lm-review/

erickench wrote: Mon Nov 24, 2025 12:23 pm Then how did Derek Carr throw for 4000 yards in four straight years?

Opoponax50 wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 2:44 pm Oh god. Not this shit again.

Carr was mediocrity defined. Over his last 6 years we average 19-20 ppg. He averaged 19 TDs per year. He sucked in the red zone and refused to use his legs to pick up first downs.

Lots of yards between the 20s, jackshit where it mattered. If the pussy wouldn't have had such a great kicker, his record would be far, far worse than it is.

Opoponax50 wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 2:44 pm Oh god. Not this shit again.

Carr was mediocrity defined. Over his last 6 years we average 19-20 ppg. He averaged 19 TDs per year. He sucked in the red zone and refused to use his legs to pick up first downs.

Lots of yards between the 20s, jackshit where it mattered. If the pussy wouldn't have had such a great kicker, his record would be far, far worse than it is.

rcraider wrote: Sun Nov 23, 2025 11:19 pm So the Raiders gave up 10 sacks, I think that ties the most in team history but Carroll's son still has a job.
This whole staff is 1 and done , pointless to keep them, nothing to build on, Carroll is a lame duck coach anyway so the whole continuity argument is out the window.

rich72 wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 12:51 am Spytek would fire Petes son if he had any balls.

GoodTimeCharlie wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:32 am We may never know the truth, but history suggests that Spytek has been essentially castrated by the stupidest owner in sports, Mr. Failson Dipshit, who either refuses, or is incapable, of learning from mistakes.

“Commitment to Dumbfuckery”

Opoponax50 wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 2:44 pm Oh god. Not this shit again.

Carr was mediocrity defined. Over his last 6 years we average 19-20 ppg. He averaged 19 TDs per year. He sucked in the red zone and refused to use his legs to pick up first downs.

Lots of yards between the 20s, jackshit where it mattered. If the pussy wouldn't have had such a great kicker, his record would be far, far worse than it is.

Hellbound wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 10:56 am Monken didn't have any problems jumping from Georgia to Baltimore

Attyla wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 6:00 am The owner of the Raiders