First quarter: Broncos 10, Raiders 0
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 at 1:57 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Scoring
Den _ Brandon Marshall 2-yard pass from Kyle Orton (Matt Prater kicks PAT), 2:07
Den_Prater 48-yard field goal, :00
Notes:
– The Raiders held the Broncos following JaMarcus Russell’s second interception, forcing a 48-yard field goal attempt by Prater which was good.
– The Raiders got a first down on a 15-yard run by Darren McFadden, a minor bit of momentum which was crushed when Russell threw a pass well over the head of Darrius Heyward-Bey and into the arms of Andre Goodman, who returned it 30 yards.
Very heavy booing. Assuming it’s directed at Russell instead of offense in general. Raiders defense will wear out at this pace.
– Russell’s deep third-down pass out of his own end zone is intercepted by Renldo Hill after Darrius Heyward-Bey gets his feet tangled with a defender. Officials say no foul by rule.
– The interception _ not Russell’s fault, really _ sets up a short-field 23-yard touchdown drive with Orton finding Marshall in the end zone for a touchdown. Marshall brushed off Kirk Morrison, found an open area and Orton found him for the touchdown.
– Following the Raiders three-and-out, the Broncos drove to the Raiders 1-yard line and were rejected on a goal line stand, with Jordan being stuffed on fourth-and-goal. Orton completed all three of his passes for 39 yards. Buckhalter had 19 yards rushing, Moreno 12.
– As the Raiders introduced their defense (a good idea, considering the greeting the offense might have received), there appeared to only slightly fewer fans than in your garden variety preseason game.
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September 27th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Boooooooooooooooooooo
September 27th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Refs must have gone on vacation.
DHB got picked by a defender on the 2nd JR int – no call.
DHB tripped on the 1st int – no call (although questionable these usually go to the offense)
September 27th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
this is killing me…
September 27th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Go JaMarcus Go
We can draft a REAL QB at #1.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
I am just in awe of how inept Russell inaccuracy is…
September 27th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
LOL … if JaMarcus throws 10 INTs we would have 10 excuses … keep them coming. Lots of GOOD QBs to pick next year.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
DHB is a mess. Falls down and gives up the first pick, and then doesn’t complete his route on the 2nd pick.
More importantly, why is Cable trying to force this deep passing game?
Awful!
Glad the Lakers start this week!
September 27th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Russell sucks
September 27th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Is it Russell? Or, is it organizational management and the play calling? Let’s do the math. Russell has only been here for 3 years, and has only played for close to two of those years. The Raiders have sucked for 6 years. Seems pretty obvious to me.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Jhill – He got picked by the defender.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
keep f’ing running it…
September 27th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
see what happens when he doesn’t lock on to the WR
September 27th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Gradkowski or Frye will not do any better with this playcalling. Maybe Cable is sabotaging Russell? If so, what’s the difference between him and Kiffin?
September 27th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
put in gradkowski
September 27th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I wanna believe in Russell. I really do but its just so freakin hard. McCown even looked better than this and thats not saying much at all. I mean…we’ve seen them all from Donald Hollis, Billy Joe Hobert, Vince Evans but this really hurts more considering his first pick stature and the fact that the Raiders look good and the only thing holding them back is the QB.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Murphy needs to learn to hold the ball when he hits the ground
September 27th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
so what do you recommend MR???
throw out all the plays that are outside the hashmarks???
they should tell Russell he got two minutes to get it done…
September 27th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I want to see Fatso Jamarcus throw another interception so i can hear more funny excuses for it! Pinche Gordo!
September 27th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
sabotaging a QB by making him throw?
BIt of a reach MR.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Defense should be rested now.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Russell just needs to throw every pass down the middle
September 27th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
ok were gettin a lil rhythm then a flag
September 27th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
JaWalrus Must Go. Cable as well.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
This is more like it. Running the football, taking the passing plays underneath that they’re giving to us. WHAT A CONCEPT?!?
September 27th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
murphy’s a stud
September 27th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
This is comical!
September 27th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
1st down…double fumble?
September 27th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
2 fumbles by McFadden already …
This offense needs a “Richard Seymour” type acquisition. Penalties, bad routes, bad play calling. This offense looks like it has a rookie playcaller, 2 rookie WRs, a first year C, and an average QB.
Cable had been the most disappointing with this forced vetical play calling.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
mcfadden is a fumble machine
September 27th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Sabotaging a QB by calling passing plays they know won’t work. Are you really that stupid, drug tester? You need to drug test yourself.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
his legs are going to get snapped running up the middle like they have him.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
why not just run the ball and get some momentum…annoying…
September 27th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Refs basically spotted Denver 10pts is how I feel right now.
DHB got fouled twice for no call. Those were good balls by JR. He was on the money when DHB got tripped and DHBs route was cut off as he got picked by the defender on JRs second throw.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Look at how much more effective we are when running the ball and taking passing plays underneath. First two drives were a joke. Now we’re in Denver territory. You can see the conflict between Cable and Al in the playcalling. I doubt Cable’s going to make it through the year. He’s going to break Al’s jaw next.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
So Madden Raider, what do you think is wrong with Russell and what will happen? Also were those picks his fault? I dont hate him, Ive actaully supported him but hes trying to change my opinion
September 27th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Raiders get the 3
September 27th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Florida Pete Says:
September 27th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
so what do you recommend MR???
throw out all the plays that are outside the hashmarks???
they should tell Russell he got two minutes to get it done…
September 27th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
go jano
September 27th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Lets go D!!!!
September 27th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
this isn’t high school.you need balance in your Off.Jhill,i know you are a JR can do no wrong guy,but come on.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Beginning to look like this defense is not what we thought it was.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I at least have played Qb at the college level, albeit Canadian college.
I doubt that I could say the same for you.
And I certainly wouldn’t call someone stupid for disagreeing with you.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Lefty you were completely right on that no call pick on DHB which caused the pick because he couldnt get to the ball.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
how the hell can a wr go get a ball when he is tripped and on the ground.did you not see the DB grab his arm on the second one,and he was still wide open and the ball went over his head.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
The Raiders are getting no pressure so far
September 27th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Jhill,are you watching the game?
September 27th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Why is Morrison being asked to cover slot receivers?
September 27th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Whatever you say Lefty …
Those 2 picks were clearly on DHB. Even Rich Gannon said on that first pick that DHB has to go get that ball. How can a play where the WR was knocked down be the QBs fault?
And a JRuss supporter?!?!?!
I want the RAIDERS to win. I think the focus on this vertical offense is ridiculous. Of course they should pass the ball, but how about a few of these short crossing routes against the LBs that are killing us?
Oh, I forgot, you guys call that dinking and dunking.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
routt sux
September 27th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Raiders are getting killed in the middle of the field. Denver has found a weakness in this defense and they are milking it.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Morrison isn’t helping us either
September 27th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Raiders look really lost right now on defense. They have no answer for guys coming across the middle.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
See …
It’s not that hard!
Find a way to get a mismatch on the LBs and take that mismatch all the way down the field!
Where is the play calling that is getting DMac, DHB, and Murphy matched up against a LB or a S?
Let me just put it this way, if you were calling the plays, would we be seeing the same thing?
At this point, I am all for Gradkowski or Frye because at least we MIGHT get all this down the field crap out of here!
September 27th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Russell sucks. He must go.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
holland sucks as a returner
September 27th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
JHill – Those picks were neither DHB or JRs fault. The refs blow the calls. He got tripped on the 1st and a defender picked off his route on the 2nd. Both no calls and ended up as t.o.s
September 27th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Raiders need the Rod Woodson 100 yard pick
September 27th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
The Raiders do not Blitz.. and the team picks them apart with crossing routes.. and RB dumps in the flats it has happened every week…
September 27th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
3rd and goal
September 27th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
There’s your blitz
September 27th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
interception – fumble – QB sack please
September 27th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
13-3 Denver
Russell spots them 7 or it would be 6-3
September 27th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Huff huff huff
September 27th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Take away another completion from Russell. LOL
September 27th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
that dude clearly had his foot one the line! I’m not Stevie Wonder! lol!
September 27th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Why can’t we get our playmakers the ball quickly and let them do damage after the catch?
Why does the THROW have to be 20-40 yds every time?
Where are the body blows? Why all the hay makers?!?!?!?
September 27th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
No urgency from Raiders so now they have to try a long FG if the review goes their way.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Fans are booooooooing as teams leave the field
September 27th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
LOL!
JRuss has 4 incompletions …
9/13!
Lawton dropped one ball, and 2 DHB plays that were either on DHB or the refs.
Yet JRuss is the problem?
How about this vaunted defense looking like last years D?
LMFAO!
September 27th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Yeah, its not looking good for next week, either. After the McFadden turnover, Buckhalter goes for 7 yds, and the defense isnt getting any motivation….2007-08 offense all over again.
September 27th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Starting to think that Garcia release wasnt good….