Jerry McDonald grades the Raiders off Browns loss
By Steve Corkran
Monday, December 3rd, 2012 at 2:10 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Beat writer Jerry McDonald graded the Raiders off their performance against the Cleveland Browns in a 20-17 defeat at the Coliseum:
Pass offense
Once more, Carson Palmer had a big yardage day (34 of 54, 351 yards, 2 TDs) but had a lethal interception by Sheldon Brown on a first-and-10 pass to Juron Criner from the Cleveland 33 while trailing 13-10. Denarius Moore was benched for dropped passes. Darrius Heyward-Bey had a drop. Brandon Myers tied a team record with 14 receptions (for 130 yards) and a touchdown.
Grade: C
Run offense
The Raiders ran the ball fairly well, but for whatever reason didn’t stick with it. Jeremy Stewart had 46 yards on nine carries and looked comfortable on inside and outside zone runs. Marcel Reece added 36 yards on seven carries. Palmer had a three-yard sneak for a first down on short yardage.
Grade: B
Pass defense
Rookie Brandon Weeden had his best day as a pro, completing 25 of 36 passes for 364 yards and a 44-yard touchdown pass to Josh Gordon. He was sacked only once and completed some passes after taking some ferocious shots. Matt Giordano and Phillip Adams both had interceptions before they left with concussions, but the Raiders gave up eight pass plays of 20 yards or more.
Grade: D
Run defense
Trent Richardson had to work for his yards, needing 20 carries to gain 72 yards, a 3.6 yard average, with one touchdown on a 1-yard run. Monterio Hardesty had a 19-yard run and finished with 39 yards on five attempts. Strong safety Tyvon Branch was credited with 12 tackles.
Grade: B
Special teams
Sebastian Janikowski had a 51-yard field goal and missed from 61 — hardly a gimme. Shane Lechler had two punts inside the 20-yard line and had another trickle into the end zone. Josh Cribbs was held to 16 yards on two punt returns. The Raiders lost 15 yards of field position when Coye Francies got a facemask penalty while covering a punt.
Grade: C
Coaching
There was some valid second-guessing of Dennis Allen’s decision to continue on for a touchdown while trailing 20-10 instead of taking a field goal and going for an onsides kick for a chance to tie. By the time the Raiders scored, the game was over. Offensive game plan abandoned the run as if the makeup margin was 20 points instead of 10.
Grade: D
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December 3rd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
And here I thought that all of the Raider Drama would end when Al died…..SSDO….same schyyyt different owner.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:12 pm
FIREREGGIENOW!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:12 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 1:35 pm
DA is lane kiffin with KNAPP. Josh Mcdaniels type,
U think DA is the kind of DC Steve SPAGS was?
how did that turn out for the Rams. Oh ya thats right they went and got a real coach.
DA will be gone in 2 yrs
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Tits resume doesn’t compare to Spags when he got that job…Tits was NOT successful as the Donkos DC. There is no argument.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:12 pm
This team sucks. The game wasn’t even televised in Sacramento. Ruined my Sunday.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Next man up!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Jerry,
When you lose at home to the Browns, there is a rule that no team grade for any part of the team can exceed a C+.
Get your grading adjusted!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
agree it looks like the JOB is really getting to DA.. where HUE EMBRACED the challenges.. DA is quiet and worried.
I wouldnt be suprises if he eventually gives up. I really think DA underestimated this fan base.. and Mark Davis himself.
THINK AINT DONKEY land up in dnever
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Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 1:58 pm
I think it’s weird that Allen didn’t even tell the players he was leaving for a couple of days.
exactly..Albert.. I just dont think he has a close relationship with his players
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
n players can pickup on a coach who has quit a mile away.
Thats why kelly was telling Rolando to chill and not lose his future employment over this coach. Rolando tried to step up to DA and Da returned the favor. Rolando was telling his coach how all the players quit on him already. Thats why DA wouldnt talk about it
BTW its gonna take DA 2 years to = HUE JACKSONS 1 yr WIN TOTAL.
thats if he is lucky. Might have himself up to 4 wins next year.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:15 pm
With the supposed rumors of Gruden and Allen Leaving, this copy past job is the best you could do today Corkran? Forget Fire DA, Bring Back Jerry McDonald to the Blog
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Bring back Jerry.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
GREG PAPA was just on 95.7 the game talking about this rumor.. Said last time GRUDEN came to Rickeys few yrs ago he had called papa and they all went down there.
Papa said GRUDEN openely talked about coming back to the Raiders and Papa was surpised to hear that.. Papa said Gruden described it as “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” also papa says he thinks Gruden would want to be the signal caller.
Papa then said Of course AL was still in charge, this was before the RAiders played the Redskins in that rainstorm.
in 2009 Al told Greg papa that GRUDEN had called him expressing that he wanted to come back. Jon had reached out to Al this was right before Al hired HUE in 2010. Papa said that HUE was really the coach in 2010.. but Cable had the title.
Greg told AL jokenly .. you would never hire JON back.. and AL said “im thinking about it” Im thinking about it”
Again Greg papa is saying this on 95.7 the game. Just letting u know. I really believe MARK DAVIS is gonna make a strong pitch for GRUDEN
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Jhill,
Do the Lakers need an all start at every position to win? PG excuse? Really?
Since the 1980s, most NBA Champions have had average PGs.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
I will grade the local hacks on their questioning today. F-
I will agree the lunch spread they serve those guys is impressive, Iv had it,…but to not want to risk it by asking a touchy question is weak. Tarver baited them to ask him about Rolando and nobody bit,…thats just weak,…yes Im talking to you Steve and Jerry both. Weak.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
all-star***
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:21 pm
This team deserves straight F’s!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:22 pm
So, anyone else think that the Boardwalk Empire season finale was kind of weak last night?
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Dakota Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Jhill,
Do the Lakers need an all start at every position to win? PG excuse? Really?
Since the 1980s, most NBA Champions have had average PGs.
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Lakers won 5 with Derek Fisher.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Weak??????……I think about 300 people got slaughtered….awesome finale. I will miss Gyp however,..he brought the rage.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:24 pm
#11 – Interesting! Thanks for sharing. I thought Al was 100% opposed to bringing Gruden back.
Gruden in 2013!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:24 pm
It is a KNOWN fact that Jon Gruden was at the Coliseum two weeks ago sitting with Mark Davis in the owner’s box at the Raiders game the night before the ESPN Niner’s game. I hope to heck that they were talking about a future relationship together. There IS unfinished business there.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:26 pm
18.JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Weak??????……I think about 300 people got slaughtered….awesome finale. I will miss Gyp however,..he brought the rage.
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Gyp’s ending was lame.
And Nucky being a puzzy with his wife….smh….
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
If Jon Gruden returns I will promise this,..I will get a luxury suite for a game next year and invite all you mother F`rs…not kidding.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
They should have never killed off Jimmy.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I loved Gyps ending,..him imitating Nucky was briiliant…super ending,..the wife crap was for the ladies who watch the show.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
If Jon Gruden returns I will promise this,..I will get a luxury suite for a game next year and invite all you mother F`rs…not kidding.
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How awkward would that be if everyone showed up?
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:29 pm
I never liked Jimmy,…thought he was a punk,…even for a criminal. Hope we get another season.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Wouldnt be awkward for me, Iv met several from here,…I know two who wont show up,…old man Kell and MR,…book that.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:31 pm
JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
If Jon Gruden returns I will promise this,..I will get a luxury suite for a game next year and invite all you mother F`rs…not kidding.
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Lol. You’re on, Bob.
You see what type of excitement Gruden would bring, Mark and Reggie? Pull the trigger!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:32 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
GREG PAPA was just on 95.7 the game talking about this…………
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If Gruden came back, Raiders would sell out every game and probably get that new stadium built to hold more asses cause Gruden will pack the seats. Mark should do it. It would be a bold business move and put Oakland back on the NFL map.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Old half-face kicked some azz….and then dropped the kid off at a drunk abuser’s home….but hey, he tried!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
I think at this point it will be best if they force Allen to quit over family matters. This way the raiders dont look loke a team that would can a coach after his first year (which they should) and Allen is looked as someone who was having a hard time dealing with the team cause of his fathers health (or something along those lines whatever i dont care make something up) and just get a proven coach (which is what this team needs). I think Reggie made a mistake by hiring a rookie coach in his rookie season as a GM when he should have hired a proven coach with experiance in running a team in a rebuilding process. but whatever this team is efen awful. but i will be there on thursday heavely intoxicated to ease the pain.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Gruden and Te’o in 2013 would definitely get the Raiders more national attention.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
The_Judge37 Says:
Lakers won 5 with Derek Fisher.
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Ugh. My Mavs had to turn to him over Darren Collison. You know things are really bad when that happens.
Football sucks. Basketball sucks. FML
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Los Raida Locos Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:32 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:17 pm
GREG PAPA was just on 95.7 the game talking about this…………
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If Gruden came back, Raiders would sell out every game and probably get that new stadium built to hold more asses cause Gruden will pack the seats. Mark should do it. It would be a bold business move and put Oakland back on the NFL map.
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I would re-up in a heart beat if it happened. I would also buy season tix for some family members. No kidding. I would call my ticket rep the moment it was announced.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:35 pm
32.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Gruden and Te’o in 2013 would definitely get the Raiders more national attention.
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I just got wood.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Los Raida Locos Says:
and probably get that new stadium built
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The ol’ Jerry Jones bait and switch!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
FML?
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
I’d love to see gruden come back because I know he would turn Terrel Pryor into a player and to see him work with Dmac and those guys would be awsome.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Nah, Richard already straitened out that drunk abuser dude,..all good.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
That was Papa’s last point. He said the only person that could come in and refill the stands would be GRUDEN. Said the place would be sold out by thurs if fans knew Gruden would be on the sidelines or in the box.
Mark knows this.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:37 pm
MarcusAllen Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
DA will announce that he is taking extended leave of absence to stay with ill father. Knapp to be interim coach. This enables Reggie DA to save face and allow for new staff in 2013.
Plausible?
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It will certainly save DA the humiliation of another beatdown. And any father feels their sons pain. DA has had more than his share of it and probably hasn’t helped his Dads’ health.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
JONGRUDEN2013 Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
If Jon Gruden returns I will promise this,..I will get a luxury suite for a game next year and invite all you mother F`rs…not kidding.
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lol
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Dakota Says:
FML?
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Dam, Dakota. I’m going to send you an internet acronym guide for xmas.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Dakota Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
FML?
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Fk My Life
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
That was Papa’s last point. He said the only person that could come in and refill the stands would be GRUDEN. Said the place would be sold out by thurs if fans knew Gruden would be on the sidelines or in the box.
Mark knows this.
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Let’s remember it’s still a business…I got sick of Gruden’s schtick, but the the players will buy into him.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:39 pm
RaidingTexas Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Dakota Says:
FML?
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Dam, Dakota. I’m going to send you an internet acronym guide for xmas.
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That’s the only one i know thanks to the Raiders
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Lol, Dakota.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:39 pm
43.RaidingTexas Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Dakota Says:
FML?
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Dam, Dakota. I’m going to send you an internet acronym guide for xmas.
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lol, I knew what it meant….just had to see what you would say.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Surprisingly a lot of the blog morons are missing today.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:40 pm
i would buy season tix again if chucky came back…
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
MaddenRaiderisadouchebag Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
RaidersAllday_LtsGeTit Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
That was Papa’s last point. He said the only person that could come in and refill the stands would be GRUDEN. Said the place would be sold out by thurs if fans knew Gruden would be on the sidelines or in the box.
Mark knows this.
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Let’s remember it’s still a business…I got sick of Gruden’s schtick, but the the players will buy into him.
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Compounding the problem. the Raiders are faced with;
replacing Rolando McClain
replacing or giving competition to DMC
completely revamping the secondary
augmenting the OL – to make up for bust Mike Briesel
special teams
getting a new DC and OC (Knapp was ineffective to say the least)
what a mess – but changes are coming to Oakland…but will it be enough , and what draft pick could turn the tide?!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
49.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Surprisingly a lot of the blog morons are missing today.
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Better check your schedule Madden Raider…..you might be missing a meeting!
BURN!
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
new post
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Los Raida Locos Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:37 pm
MarcusAllen Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
DA will announce that he is taking extended leave of absence to stay with ill father. Knapp to be interim coach. This enables Reggie DA to save face and allow for new staff in 2013.
Plausible?
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It will certainly save DA the humiliation of another beatdown. And any father feels their sons pain. DA has had more than his share of it and probably hasn’t helped his Dads’ health.
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Worst possible situation. This all but guarantees Allen will be on the hot seat in 2013, if not sooner.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:43 pm
AND PEOPLE WOULD BE SCREAMING 4 GRUDENS WHEN HE WENT 4-12
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
I hope the raiders draft demontre moore because the kid can flat out play and we need a pass rusher desperately, I would also like to see the raiders go after the niners larry grant in free agency at linebacker because he can play as well but he has p willy and navarro infront of him but when p willy went down larry stepped up and made some huge plays for that defense. He’s a vet from a successful nfl defense has some starting experience and hes only 27 id like to sign him and Moore so then we’d have a pass rusher and solid mlb. I’d also like to trade Carson for picks and grab David Amerson in the 2nd round.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:51 pm
i have been patient with DA thus far, but honestly, dude has not earned a 2nd try.
i wonder if he would accept a demotion to DC…
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:52 pm
i did think that the run defense was slightly improved without slolando, at least we didn’t give up any of those demoralizing home runs right up the gut.
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Jackie Bibby Says:
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
I’d love to see gruden come back because I know he would turn Terrel Pryor into a player and to see him work with Dmac and those guys would be awsome.
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That’s funny! You apparently did not see Pryor on Gruden’s QB Camp. Gruden has zero respect for Pryor’s mental ability to play NFL QB. The question that he was asking him about how to read and audible would have been insulting to young QBs like RGIII or Luck.
December 3rd, 2012 at 3:52 pm
This is my opinion on our most recent coaches, some will agree and some, namely Seymour and McFadden20, will disagree.
Dennis Allen- He is a guy who I believe is highly intelligent when it comes to x’s and o’s, probably one of the smarter guys in the league. I think he really works hard and expects that from everyone around him. That being said, the dude can’t teach and he doesn’t inspire. Guys won’t play for him and I think most don’t even like him. He is in way over his head and doesn’t have what it takes to be a HC yet. He is the NFL version of Mike Brown, except nowhere near as well liked by the media or players
Tom Cable- I really liked the Cable Guy/John Goodman. I think he is an everyman and most people will get along with him easily. I think he is an excellent teacher and a great motivator. In my opinion he is lacking in his knowledge of the x’s and o’s and I don’t envision him out gameplanning or out coaching many HCs in this league and he’s a terrible playcaller
Hue Jackson- I think he is a very good playecaller, superb x’s and o’s guy and a master motivator. Is a pretty good teacher and is a guy most players like and respect. Has the charisma that it takes to be good with the press and the offense that appeals to fans; he’ll put butts in the seats. According to players and Jerry, he is a guy that will get after his players. Biggest problem is that he doesn’t know how to delegate responsibilty to others. We spent all year with no true OC, QB coach, and through no fault of his own, him as our de-facto GM. I think the Romac incident dealt a great blow as well. With the playoffs within reach, he chose to play him in an attempt to win rather sit him and send a message. That hurt his credibility with some in the media, some fans, and im sure some players. Is our best coach since Gruden and reminds me of Jimmy Johnson
December 3rd, 2012 at 10:17 pm
1) Gruden makes a lot more money doing what he does and has no headaches doing it.
2) He has his Super Bowl ring–go back to NFL coaching and risk not being a success
3) He and Mark are on a friendly basis, no reason not to be, no reason not to sit with him.
4) We didn’t hire an experienced coach because of a)money and b)an untalented team with no draft picks is not where an experienced, talented coach wants to go….think Jim Harbaugh.
5) The surest way to undermine a new coach who is seeking to build a team is to start rumors that the owner is already thinking of hiring another guy who was here before.
It’s not true.
December 4th, 2012 at 1:03 am
Jerry, have you lost perspective on this season! The product on the field stinks to high heaven!! Bring in Andy Reid, demote Dennis Allen to defense coordinator, fire Gregg Knapp, bring Norv Turner as Offense Coordinator and quality players who wants to play Raider Football. Don’t bring Crybaby Palmer, DHB, Kelly, Seymour, McClain, most of the defense, Develop TPryor NOW!!!!!! Just look at RG3 here in DC! Fire Spuds!! Bring a legit GM to run this correctly, Mark!