This team is confusing. Are we a running team? Are we a passing team? Does Tom Cable even know what kind of team he wants?
The Raider Nation has been clamoring all year for more Michael Bush. We got it on Sunday, and it served us well. We were the power-running, hit-you-in-the-mouth defensive team we were supposed to be all season long.
We won. And I will not discount JaMarcus Russell's poise and leadership at the end of the game. The kid came in and, after an unspectacular start, got it done when it counted in the clutch. Good for him. It was nice to see after all the crap heaped on him lately (by myself as much as anyone).
But we won by playing smash-mouth football.
With Charlie Frye dinged up and woozy and Bruce most likely not ready to play this weekend, Russell could very well see the ...
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Oakland Raiders Have a Great Opportunity to Win Two In a Row
Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Justin Smith in NFLComments Off on Oakland Raiders Have a Great Opportunity to Win Two In a Row