Lost in the disappointment of Sunday’s loss to the Giants was a strong performance from a key member of the Raiders’ offensive line.
One of the boldest moves of the Raiders’ offseason was to replace Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson with 24 year-old Andre James. On Sunday, James was the Raiders’ highest-graded offensive player by Pro Football Focus.
In the Raiders’ first six games of the year, James’ average PFF grade was 53.0, but he has turned in his best two games in back-to-back weeks. James earned a 77.0 grade against the Eagles and an even better 83.1 grade against the Giants.
For what it’s worth, 32 year-old Rodney Hudson hasn’t been as dominant this year with the Cardinals. His 61.8 PFF grade in 2021 is the lowest of his career by far.
There is a lot of football left to play this year, but it seems like James might be starting to turn the corner. Another piece of good news is that first-round pick Alex Leatherwood is also improving since making the move to guard.
Now the Raiders just need to get a little better play at right tackle and they might have an offensive line worth talking about again.
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Thats great but what good is it if the line as a whole is having HORRIFIC year thus far. It means nothing when in same game Miller gives up his 1st sack (n ugly) causing game ending fumble n penalty.
While the eagles game is decent for James Eagles have 1 player worthy of attention dt Hargrove. However, Giants only have 2 noteworthy defensive players with sacks worthy of mention n they both have 5.5 sacks. 1 is a DE n the other is a LB so it would be rare that James had to block them from Center spot. That means his highest rating this past week not all that impressive.
The bad thing about this past Sunday is we needed that game as it was probably lone remaining game that could be considered a gimmie. It just gives appearance of same old Raiders look good for week or two get their fans excited n everyone taking notice of them n complimenting them then lay a big ole turd pissing us all off.
The previous 2 weeks with Gruden gone we looked like a different offense. One that was ready to show consistent play n score in red zone only to revert back to Gruden style of results; struggling in red zone, costly turnovers n penalties n finding way to lose games they are expected to win.
You must live in a bubble dude. Have you ever dealt with emotional trauma before? There is only so much one can take before it starts to show and it did. Didnt look like they had the same focus as they did previously and it showed. Not sure how long you’ve been a Raiders fan for, but show a little compassion for a team that has dealt with more in a month than any other team ever has. Or maybe just jump ship. Raider Nation doesn’t need you dude.
Hey bro maybe u should take whatever money u have n buy a fukin CLUE. Ill give my opinion whenever the fuk I want. Dont tell me what team I can like or what comments I can make.
Everything I said is correct as MY Raiders O Line is having historically bad year as far as ratings. N yes they have faced some turmoil but they make a ton of money to go out each week n perform.
I believe Ruggs situation was not as impactful as Gruden n that Gruden’s departure was not as big a deal as you all think. Remember Gruden is a pos who hasnt supported Carr at all n has shown himself a cold piece of work who doesnt care about players or show loyalty (n before u say something to that u best think way down in that lil mind of yours cuz u will force me to break it down n u feel like the idiot u r).
Finally I never speak on something unless I know what I am saying is accurate or else I dont comment or say I have no idea. Regardless I pretty sure we each possess a constitutional n god given right to say whatever we like. If your last name is Davis or are dating one of the players (Nasib) n took offense IDGAF – get over it miss sensitive n mind your business.
Wow,whole lot of crap your talking you are a malicious negative person that dont give a crap about what anyone says. No need for bad language either.
Well said bud…ur the kinda fan that is Raider Nation worthy, keep covering our bac from so called Raider fans.
If Im so-called raider fan n not 100 percent Raider fan then ur not all man so u must b a transgender so u started off as a b***h but if u ask me id say u r still a b***h.
Get off frankies nuts n know wtf ur talking about
Where those gruden haters talking about …this new coach doesn’t yell at players..bla bla bla.. now we see why gruden was important. He held everyone accountable.
Held everyone accountable but himself. Gruden made statement when he returned he said should he fail 2 win he will give up $ n gtf outta town. Let me tell u something thats very clear – Gruden failed big time. He should have been gone long before he resigned.
N since u mention accountable it is funny how after the one email was leaked he publicly created several different fables about why he sent that email none of which contained the truth so please when u come onto public site n wish to share insights have them contain at least a little truth n accuracy.
O line has been steadily and consistently improving every week. They allowed no sacks for 11 straight (almost 12 straight) quarters and only gave up one (a big one tho) in the final minute of the giants game. Run game has also improved the past couple weeks because of our O line.
Add to this the fact that we are getting some guys back off of IR in the next few weeks and we should be g2g to make a playoff push.
LOL -> *I’M NOT YELLING. *IT’S TRULY HILARIOUS HOW NEGATIVE POSER/ HATERS, “ACT” LIKE THEY’RE EXPERTS IN SUBJECTS, WHEN THEIR OWN WORDS PROVE, THEY’RE STRAIGHT-UP, IGNORANT ,ARROGANT ÈGO-CHALLENGED MORONS. I’VE BEEN A DEVOUT FAN, & “STUDENT” OF THE NFL ( & ESPECIALLY RAIDERS) FOR SINCE 1965 & I’M NOWHERE NEAR AS “BRILLIANT” , AS THESE CHEESE-D–X. #LoveToRaiderNation
Complaints Complaints Complaints- leave the O-line be, there getting better watch instead of just noticing the negative
Typical Raiders! To lose to lowly team like the Giants, simply highlights the fact that these are the same ole Raiders. To go 3-16 after bye weeks must be a record.
*IT’S TRULY HILARIOUS HOW NEGATIVE POSER/ HATERS, “ACT” LIKE THEY’RE EXPERTS IN SUBJECTS, WHEN THEIR OWN WORDS PROVE, THEY’RE STRAIGHT-UP, IGNORANT ,ARROGANT ÈGO-CHALLENGED MORONS. I’VE BEEN A DEVOUT FAN, & “STUDENT” OF THE NFL ( & ESPECIALLY RAIDERS) FOR SINCE 1965 & I’M NOWHERE NEAR AS “BRILLIANT” , AS THESE CHEESE-D–X. #LoveToRaiderNation