The Raiders hit rock bottom on Sunday - and they didn’t just lose, they got steamrolled. A 31-0 shutout at the hands of the Eagles wasn’t just another tally in the loss column; it was a full-blown unraveling of a team that looks like it’s lost its competitive edge.
And if you’re wondering how things feel inside the locker room right now, defensive tackle Adam Butler gave us a pretty raw glimpse. After the game, he didn’t name names, but his message was loud and clear: too much talk, not enough action.
“I would definitely say there is probably too many people talking and not enough people doing,” Butler said.
That’s not just frustration - that’s a veteran drawing a line in the sand. Butler, one of the few consistent voices on a team that’s been anything but, made it clear that he’s focused on leading by example.
Whether it’s showing younger players how to read a run play or how to stay mentally sharp when things go south, he’s trying to set the tone. But as he pointed out, leadership only goes so far when others aren’t pulling in the same direction.
“I’ve learned very quickly through this season that you can only control what you can control,” he added. “You can’t control other people’s job or what anybody else is doing. The only thing you can focus on is you.”
That’s a telling quote - and it speaks volumes about where this team is mentally. At 14 games into the season, the Raiders haven’t just stalled, they’ve regressed.
The offense, already inconsistent, hit a new low against Philly. And the defense, once seen as the team’s backbone, has started to crack under the weight of too many short fields and too little support.
This isn’t just a slump. This is a team that looks like it’s out of answers.
And now, with three games left, the focus has shifted - not to a late-season push, not to pride, but to positioning. The reality?
The Raiders are staring down the No. 1 overall pick, and anything less would feel like a missed opportunity. That’s where things stand.
There’s no sugarcoating it. The Raiders are at the bottom of the NFL right now.
And while players like Butler are still trying to lead from within, the bigger picture is clear: this is a team in need of a reset. The next three weeks won’t be about wins - they’ll be about what kind of foundation, if any, can be salvaged heading into what promises to be a pivotal offseason.