C'mon, Lane, you KNOW who to start this Sunday

So the Raiders finally added JaMarcus to the roster, making way for him by cutting veteran DB Duane Starks, rather than ship off poor Andrew Walter. This report from John Clayton says that Walter's future is dependant on whether or not Josh McCown's foot will gimpify him for an extended period of time. Okay, here's the thing, there should be no dilemma here. Here's why:

1) Culpepper should be starting ahead of McCown, regardless. Especially with his former team in Miami up next on the schedule. Think he doesn't know what kind of tricks the Dolphins are up to? Daunte will be geared up.

2) Reminder: Daunte stepped in against Cleveland. What happened? A victory.

3) You managed to ship Randy Moss for a mere 4th round pick. You can't get at least a 6th rounder for Walter???

Of course, I understand that JaMarcus Russell is actually the problem, here. The guy still doesn't have a clue about the offense and if Culpepper goes down with McCown already lame, we're screwed. A fine Raider situation, indeed.


Elsewhere, the hot button topic the last couple days is OK State's Mike Gundy blowing up at a press conference, slaying the Daily Oklahoman. Well, the columnist of the article in question has fired back. After reading her rebuttal, I'm left wondering what the hell it is that got Gundy so bent out of shape. His image may have just plummeted from model of integrity to over-protective cry-baby -- the type of parent who shelters their child from everything, resulting in a warped, timid approach to life.

Because cheering for the Raiders is hard enough

Seems like people shouldn't be forced to watch them, too. I say this with no exaggeration: it's a chore. This team is hapless, so you can only imagine how damaged Pittsburgh is.

What you need to know about last night's 16-0 MNF embarrassment in Seattle...

- Maurice Morris had 138 yards rushing on 30 carries. I'm not usually a big stat honk, but before last night, Morris had only reached 70+ yards once this season.

- As a direct result of Mo Mo's yardage, the Seahawks had a decisive 36-24 advantage in time of possession.

- Oakland allowed nine -- 9 -- sacks of Andrew Walter. What makes that number all the more depressing is that it's actually (unbelievably) the second time this season that the Raider o-line has given up nine sacks.

- Andrew Walter still looks lost out there. In six starts, he doesn't seem to be showing any improvement since he stepped in for Aaron Brooks. At least last night he was able to complete more than five passes and didn't have any turnovers. Those are positives, right?

- Finally, a question: How has Shane Lechler not been selected to every single Pro Bowl, not only in his career, but ever? No punter in the league gets as much playing time. Not even close.

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