Bad to worst for Raiders

[pstokely]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-raiderssep18dec18,1,2974757.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports

Bad to worst for Raiders
From the Associated Press
December 18, 2006

OAKLAND — Five more turnovers, a seventh consecutive loss and a third shutout this season.

The Oakland Raiders that Al Davis built with a "commitment to excellence" are now perhaps the worst team in the NFL.

"I want to win and I will win and we will win for the Raiders," Davis said. "We'll get this thing straightened out."

If Sunday's 20-0 loss to the St. Louis Rams is any indication, it could take time. The Raiders could generate no offense against a team that was giving up more than 25 points per game and was unable to stop Steven Jackson, who ran for 127 yards and two touchdowns.

[Rosemary2205]

1. don't look at me for sympathy

I'm just glad it's not the Bengals this time.

[pstokely]

2. They (Raiders) deserve to be 2-14

[bumblebee1]

3. Don't worry

The only thing the Raiders will qualify for this year is a first round draft pick.

[ironflange]

4. Look on the bright side: it can't get any worse

Can it?

[underpants]

6. A 'Skins fan friend of mine was PO'ed they beat the Saints

at this point he was hoping for the #1 pick

[musiclawyer]

5. The Raiders will never be an elite team again

until after Al Davis kicks it. Raiders fans patiently wait.

[jobycom]

7. The good news is you guys will have the best draft pick next year

And will probably trade your top three slots to acquire Drew Bledsoe from the Cowboys. :rofl:

[Zavulon]

8. Couldn't happen to a nicer group of assholes.

The offense sucks, the coaching sucks, the ownership sucks. Only the defense is NFL-caliber, and it didn't do them much good yesterday.