The Frankish Reich Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Oddly I feel the need to defend EJ's game a little on Sunday. EJ started 8/8 and on his 9th throw he threw a fantastic TD that Cook dropped. Now 8/9, his 10th throw was a first down throw dropped by Cooper (I think it was Cooper). Now 8/10, his 11th throw was a gorgeous pass to Cook into the end zone for another TD, except Cook dropped his 2nd TD within 3 passes on the same drive, right through his hands. If Cook catches EITHER of those, the Raiders only need a FG to win on the final drive where they had over 3 minutes left. Instead, they have to take the FG on 4th down and make it a 6 point game instead of a 2 point game had it been a TD. Having no timeouts, the Raiders had to press and try and push the ball downfield and EJ through a high point ball downfield to what is SUPPOSED to be an Elite WR (I capitalized SUPPOSED because Cooper is having a terrible season overall with 8 drops already including 2 TD drops on the same drive a couple weeks ago) and yet he got out jumped by a smaller DB for the INT. In fact, I actually thought Cooper made a weak effort to go get that ball or prevent the INT. No defense for bad EJ in Buffalo, he just didn't get it done here, but his teammates let him down and lost that game for him Sunday. In fact, had Cook caught that TD its pretty likely the Raiders win that game on the comeback. Absolutely right. That was the single best drive EJ has put together in his NFL career! It was also the single best drive the Raiders have put together since Carr went down at the end of last season. Will it last? C'mon, we all know better than that. But he had me pulling for him, and I am a longtime Raider hater. EJ, you done Doug Whaley proud. Meanwhile: Jack Del Rio, just shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILFHUNTER#518 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Oh, great. Another Tebow. You mean another nice guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 You mean another nice guy? If you want to believe their shtick, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Thanks cba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'm wondering why they are even calling it back spasms? In the video of the play, he took a knee to his lower back. You could see him reach his hand back there and squirm a little bit like he was in pain. I am no expert, but I thought spasms were totally different from a bruised back. I thought spasms were twitchy muscles. Seems more like an impact injury to me. But, just guessing from what I saw. Knee never touched him. Romo said it did before he saw a replay and then he wouldn't back off the statement. Guy got twisted and jerked around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankBulloughMellencamp Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) Oddly I feel the need to defend EJ's game a little on Sunday. EJ started 8/8 and on his 9th throw he threw a fantastic TD that Cook dropped. Now 8/9, his 10th throw was a first down throw dropped by Cooper (I think it was Cooper). Now 8/10, his 11th throw was a gorgeous pass to Cook into the end zone for another TD, except Cook dropped his 2nd TD within 3 passes on the same drive, right through his hands. If Cook catches EITHER of those, the Raiders only need a FG to win on the final drive where they had over 3 minutes left. Instead, they have to take the FG on 4th down and make it a 6 point game instead of a 2 point game had it been a TD. Having no timeouts, the Raiders had to press and try and push the ball downfield and EJ through a high point ball downfield to what is SUPPOSED to be an Elite WR (I capitalized SUPPOSED because Cooper is having a terrible season overall with 8 drops already including 2 TD drops on the same drive a couple weeks ago) and yet he got out jumped by a smaller DB for the INT. In fact, I actually thought Cooper made a weak effort to go get that ball or prevent the INT. No defense for bad EJ in Buffalo, he just didn't get it done here, but his teammates let him down and lost that game for him Sunday. In fact, had Cook caught that TD its pretty likely the Raiders win that game on the comeback. I cannot stand EJ as a player, and am so glad the Bills finally cut bait on him and his all too-frequent deer-in-the-headlights performances. Having said that, I think this post is quite accurate. And having said, I hate how EJ has the balls (or lack thereof) to float cute throws into tight windows, as catchable as they may be. It gets guys pulverized, which is why the Bills WRs basically revolted against him after he hung Goodwin out to dry vs Weddle & the Chargers here, and then Woods got demolished for a 1-yard gain in Houston shortly after Watt's ghastly pick-6. Edited October 2, 2017 by HankBulloughMellencamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-BillzeBubba Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Carr is out with a transverse fracture - out 2 - 4 weeks probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Carr is out with a transverse fracture - out 2 - 4 weeks probably How incredible would it be if EJ is the starter when they come to New Era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 NFL.com says Carr is out from two to six weeks. @VicTafur Del Rio says Carr has a fracture, out 2-6 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-BillzeBubba Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 How incredible would it be if EJ is the starter when they come to New Era. He almost certainly will be unless they get someone else...wont be Carr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) NFL.com says Carr is out from two to six weeks. @VicTafur Del Rio says Carr has a fracture, out 2-6 weeks We have them in four weeks. Their running game has been bad the last few weeks this is a big hit if he misses serious time. Edited October 2, 2017 by Charlottebillsfan2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We have them in four weeks. Their running game has been bad the last few weeks this is a big hit if he misses serious time. Three weeks I think. Cincinnati, Bucs, then Raiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 What kind of jerk breaks his back? Selfish ahole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 What kind of jerk breaks his back? Selfish ahole. The kind that will bend over backwards for you. I never really understood that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) Del Rio is a dick. I knew as soon as I saw it that it looked Romo-esque. Now it comes out the injury is the same as Romo's. Edited October 2, 2017 by H2o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20887809/oakland-raiders-quarterback-derek-carr-leaves-game-lower-back-injury Some comments he made really took me aback. "I think he just got roughed up there," Del Rio said. "He got tackled, and something caused his back to spasm up. I didn't see much that would indicate that he would be injured, but his back spasmed up, so that's what it was." Told that Del Rio said it was a spasm, Carr said, "I'm glad he knows. That's awesome." "It won't be fun," Carr said of the flight back to Oakland. "But at the end of the day, no one really cares. I'll do my best to get comfortable, but as soon as I see my two baby boys, it will feel a little bit better." I don't know boo about the guy, but he comes off as a dick, to me. What he said at the time with a broken friggin back it's actually pretty humbling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Oct 29 true Halloween nightmare - The Revenge Of EJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Del Rio is a dick. I knew as soon as I saw it that it looked Romo-esque. Now it comes out the injury is the same as Romo's. He isn't a good coach either. He should shut up and keep cashing those checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-BillzeBubba Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I bet they get Kaep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Del Rio is a dick. I knew as soon as I saw it that it looked Romo-esque. Now it comes out the injury is the same as Romo's. Romo only missed on game with the same injury. Same for Cam Newton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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