Published 12/6/2008
by Jeff Little
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Oakland got behind and it got ugly real fast for the Raiders. This game like several over the past six seasons wasn’t pretty. The Raiders haven’t played sound football. Oakland had the same problems there like an old friend; four turnovers, several ridiculous and costly penalties. Not to be outdone, making an appearance was the inability of their offensive line to give their quarterbacks anytime or protection to throw the ball, or open any holes for the running game leading to another long day on defense.
Speaking of the offensive line, I've no idea why Kwame Harris is sent onto the field for his brand of carnage, to say he isn't getting the job done is an understatement and me being nice.
The Raiders again had too many penalties, they were so ridiculous one official could be seen shaking his head in disbelief. I would’ve understood it if the official just said and I quote “penalty on the Raiders for stupidity, that’s a 15 yard penalty, repeat the ...
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