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Hoo boy.

When the other team turns the ball over five times... well, it doesn't matter when in-between the turnovers they're running through you like Britney Spears through a royalty check.  The Raiders were completely incapable of stopping the run.  Or slowing it down.  Or even occasionally inconveniencing it.  Chester Taylor ought to send all parties concerned a thank-you note for allowing him to showcase his ability.  It should fatten his paycheck quite nicely when he leaves Minnesota and signs on with another team as their number one back, given how the Vikings have Adrian Peterson.

Meanwhile, on offense the Raiders offensive line continues to deteriorate.  It should be obvious to all parties concerned this needs to be addressed during the off-season with something far more substantive than shifting positions of current players.  Can anyone name a single player on Oakland's offensive line any other team would want?  Even as a backup?  And given the current circumstances, how is anyone going to be able to deduce how anyone else on the offensive side of the ball is playing?

The talk is JaMarcus Russell will make an appearance, albeit not necessarily as the starter. in a couple of weeks when the Raiders are at home playing Denver.  I certainly hope he can run, because he's going to be doing an awful lot of it.

The next game is this coming Sunday at Kansas City.