After turnovers on consecutive plays, Frye did not help himself.
(photo by Patrick A. Patterson)
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After watching the Raiders fall to the 49ers in their second preseason game, it is time to look at the individuals and see who helped themselves move up the depth chart. With two games remaining, it is becoming increasingly important for the guys who are on the bubble to make positive impressions.
Risers:
Brandon Myers: Myers was a sixth round pick forthe Raiders, and was picked on the basis of his blocking tobe a complement to Zach Miller. Myers managed to impress as a receiver by catching four balls for 75 yards and a touchdown. He led all receivers in the game in both number of catches and yards.
Ricky Brown: Despite the Raiders woes on run defense, Brown was one who made the tackles that stopped the run from going all the way. He was the leading tackler. He is also helped in his quest to be the starting mike linebacker as Kirk Morrison suffered a dislocated elbow. He also added an interception of Alex Smith.
Jeff Garcia: Out of all the players who helped themselves, Garcia had the easiest time of it. By coming back from his injured calf and getting time on the field, that helped to assure him of his spot as the number two quarterback. Other than a pass where he overthrew Johnnie Lee Higgins for an interception, he looked like he had his mobility and was ready to step in.
Jerome Boyd: Once again, Boyd was among the team leaders in tackles. On two runs he was the one who prevented the touchdown after the runner had broken free.
Jay Richardson: Other than Greg Ellis who is locked in as a starter, Richardson was the only defensive lineman to get significant pressure.
Slade Norris: Like Boyd, Norris was involved in stopping runs before they could be turned into touchdowns.
Tony Stewart: Stewart has been known primarily for his special teams play. He had a very nice catch on a 20 yard strike.
Fallers:
Charlie Frye: Frye had by far the worst day of the Raider quarterbacks. His back to back turnovers (An interception and a fumble) derailed the Raiders fourth quarter. The fumble was returned for a touchdown that turned out to be the deciding factor.
Stanford Routt: Routt was wholly unremarkable. He wasn't burnt big time or flagged like he was last week, but he just was far from impressive. He had the start over Chris Johnson, but that will not continue.
Cornell Green: Green was flagged twice, which is a common occurrence for him.
Justin Fargas: Fargas had a nice catch and run that was called back on a penalty, and a solid blitz pick-up, however when his hamstring tightened up, that all but cleared the way for Darren McFadden to take his starting position.
Michael Huff: Huff, if he took the field, was an invisible man. His name was not on the stat sheet. he is a player on the bubble, and with the play of Jerome Boyd and the acquisition of Rashad Baker this could send him right out the door.
Todd Watkins: Watkins had one catch for two yards. With the number of players the Raiders have at wideout, performances like that will not help him make the final five.
Nick Miller: Miller is competing for the final receiver spot. He did have a 14 yard catch, but he had a fumble on a punt return. Those on the bottom of the depth chart need to make a splash on special teams, and a fumbled return by an undrafted free agent trying to make the roster will not help.
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Comments
Patterson - It seemed to me that Desmond Bryant was getting some fairly decent pressure, if you watch the third and fourth quarter, you see him consistently the first D lineman getting into the backfield off the snap (it almost looked like he was offsides). The problem was that the 49ers were running the ball almost exclusively when he was in, and running it away from him. All in all, good game for the undrafted free agent who looks like a keeper
a fumble by Frye returned for a TD??? you were watching the Raiders vs 49er's game right??? I don't remember seeing any 49er defensive TDs...
I would make Gradkowski as second string, and Garcia third. So far, Gradkowski has played better than all quarterbacks on the team.
ddrayder- It was called back by an offsides penalty, so it won't show on the stat sheet, but it will be there on the film.
Cicero-I didn't see Bryant with the pressure, but the box there at The 'Stick is rather high.
It wasnt on TV at all where I live, but i watched a replay of it on NFL channel. I actually had to back up the play a few times on the DVR to see who it was - Bryant was consistently the first D-Lineman off the ball. Hope it wasnt just a fluke
I agree with AT. Gradkowski right now is playing better than Garcia and Frye. Number 2 QB looks like a good spot for him.
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