Unlike Their Defense, the Oakland Raiders’ Offense Has No Leaders

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Published: October 17, 2009

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... whole team.

I would argue otherwise; the Raiders have a fair share of leaders: Nnamdi Asomugha, Greg Ellis, Richard Seymour and even Gerard Warren. Unfortunately, there isn't a single leader on the offensive side of the ball, so defenders have to do their best to fill the missing holes.

During the first day of training camp, Nnamdi picked off a pass to Darrius Heyward-Bey. Nnamdi then proceded to coach the young receiver up, telling him what he did wrong and what he needs to do so defenders can't read him. That is pure leadership right there.

The only problem is, that's not Nnamdi's job. A veteran receiver or a coach should have been doing that.

I don't want to throw Sanjay Lal under the bus yet, as I have no reason to aside from numerous dropped passes. Also with the youth at receiver, Sanjay has been giving a very tough task. 

The Raiders are desperately in need of a vocal leader on offense, not only from the QB but from the coaching staff, receiv...

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