Josh McDaniels, Raiders Lambasted by Fans for Late Decisions in Loss vs. Steelers

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The growing pains are still there for Jimmy Garoppolo, coach Josh McDaniels and the Las Vegas Raiders offense.

And those pains were never more evident than Sunday night in the team’s 23-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was a rough night all around for the offensive unit, as the Raiders were taking on an elite defense that didn’t give them an inch for the majority of the game.

And Garoppolo struggled mightily trying to get things going.

The Raiders’ big free-agent signing completed 28 passes for 324 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions as the Steelers’ secondary just kept feasting on his bad decisions.

Garoppolo third pick came on the Raiders’ final drive. Even though there probably wasn’t much hope of a comeback with just seconds remaining, the interception killed any dreams that Vegas fans may have had.

As bad as Garoppolo and the offense were for much of the night, they were finally able to get into a bit of a rhythm late in the game—scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown—and even found themselves with the ball, down just eight points with a few minutes remaining.

However, after a late drive stalled, McDaniels opted to kick a 26-yard field goal instead of trying to tie the game.

The decision didn’t go down very well.

And NFL fans were quick to rip Garoppolo and McDaniels apart. Chief among them was Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard:

Damian Lillard @Dame_Lillard

No way we this garbage man.

FanDuel Sportsbook @FDSportsbook

“You won’t kick the field goal a second time, right?

Josh McDaniels: pic.twitter.com/A4WLj487rv

FanDuel @FanDuel

The Raiders talking about Josh McDaniels tonight: pic.twitter.com/ztk1TBCsO5

Barstool Sports @barstoolsports

“You know you need a touchdown to tie right?”

Josh McDaniels: pic.twitter.com/3ARoNvtN13

FanDuel @FanDuel

The Raiders to Josh McDaniels in the locker room after the game: pic.twitter.com/P76b2RCumo

BetMGM 🦁 @BetMGM

Josh McDaniels trying to explain why he kicked a field goal down 8 with less than 3 minutes left pic.twitter.com/iBw1M23M3G

OddsStack @OddsStack

Josh McDaniels.. pic.twitter.com/I8OOb4qWr9

Myron Medcalf @MedcalfByESPN

Josh McDaniels has lost 21 of his last 31 games as a head coach. And this is why.

Ian Hartitz @Ihartitz

“Hey coach, down 8, need a TD here”

Josh McDaniels:

pic.twitter.com/fQRKkejoEy

Kofie 🔜 TwitchCon Vegas @Kofie

Josh McDaniels reading the script that he has to take a field goal there pic.twitter.com/BxZP3Avhac

Mina Kimes @minakimes

THIS MAN CANT BE SERIOUS

Cristian Rey @SoyCristianRey

Jimmy Garoppolo.pic.twitter.com/zLXMSK1MDU

RaiderRamble.com™ @TheRaiderRamble

Jimmy Garoppolo’s accuracy pic.twitter.com/L4R8yA2fXy

Mark Gunnels @MarkAGunnels

It’s sad seeing Davante Adams and DeAndre Hopkins spending their last prime years with Jimmy Garoppolo and Ryan Tannehill.

♛𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓕𝓛♛ @CamCWFL

Jimmy Garoppolo just threw the worst interception of the season so far pic.twitter.com/B2nUIN9DKi

Raiders Report Mitchell Renz @MitchellRenz365

The Raiders defense has played WAAAAYYYY better than Josh McDaniels offense led by Jimmy Garoppolo

Bonta Hill @BontaHill

The Jimmy Garoppolo experience is not fun. We’ve watched this movie before.

. @EndzoneEdwards

Jimmy Garoppolo post game press conference pic.twitter.com/BDiSmqH3S1

Raiders Report Mitchell Renz @MitchellRenz365

BENCH JIMMY GAROPPOLO

Paul Gutierrez @PGutierrezESPN

#Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo averaged 9.7 yards per attempt and a Pass TD targeting Davante Adams in the first half. He averaged 7.3 yards per attempt and an interception on all other throws, per @ESPNStatsInfo

Raiders Report Mitchell Renz @MitchellRenz365

What is Josh McDaniels’ excuse now with Jimmy Garoppolo because this Raiders offense looks terrible

RaiderRamble.com™ @TheRaiderRamble

Patrick Graham’s defense giving the ball back to the Raiders offense tonight pic.twitter.com/aMWBf4oOE2

br_betting @br_betting

The Raiders trying to play offense tonight pic.twitter.com/h9oXwLCfjA

Kyle Yates @KyleYNFL

Derek Carr watching this Raiders offense knowing full well he wasn’t the problem: pic.twitter.com/O7PE626U4N

Tom Ybarra @Tmraider

The @Raiders offense 😪😪😪😪 pic.twitter.com/LXnNW6IOxy

bigshield @bigshield24

Raiders just aren’t good . What’s even worse is that Mcdaniels offense is boring to watch 😂

RaiderRamble.com™ @TheRaiderRamble

Jimmy G, Raiders offense to Raider Nation today… pic.twitter.com/v3vMyuziWp

Rob Wilson 🏈 @TheFFGator

“Isn’t it wild? This raiders offense occasionally looks good” -Collinsworth

Yes Chris, that’s what happens when a team is in prevent defense allowing another team to waste clock.

Master Marco Polo 🇲🇽”El Buki Raider” @srchilaquilles

Davante Adams on @raiders Offense pic.twitter.com/pwQ8k1kkqY

Lakeshow/Dodgers/Raiders @LozLakeshow

Watching this @Raiders offense pic.twitter.com/ItpR0T2MaF

Things won’t get any easier for the Raiders next week as they are set for a date with the Los Angeles Chargers, who may have turned a corner with a win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

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