Silver And Black Pride
As you may have noticed last week, we’re using the new ‘THE FEED’ page on the site to focus on one particular topic during Las Vegas Raiders games this season. This won’t replace our typical gameday open threads, which will still publish before kickoff, but is designed to be a place where we can focus on one specific topic and have a more in-depth conversation throughout the game.
Each week will have a different focus. For the season opener, it was Ashton Jeanty’s first game. And for the Monday Night Football matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, it will be how the Raiders’ defense/nickelbacks are performing against wide receiver Ladd McConkey.
I think this is a potential problem for the Raiders. The defense doesn’t have good slot cornerback options, especially after Darnay Holmes had a bad outing against the Patriots. Meanwhile, McConkey is coming off an excellent rookie season and was one of the league’s most productive slot receivers last year. Not to mention Keenan Allen returns to the Chargers’ offense.
So, I’ll be interested to see how Patrick Graham adjusts his game plan and/or if Holmes (or someone else) steps up this week to keep McConkey and Allen in check.
Head over to THE FEED on Monday night if you’re interested in joining this live conversation. I look forward to talkin’ some ball with y’all!
