D shredded: Week 4 grades

The Raider defense seems to get worse and worse every week. For the 3rd week in a row the defense was absolutely destroyed up the middle. The offense moved the ball well but couldn't find the endzone.

Campbell looked good most of the game found open recievers and moved the ball well with the Pats zeroing in on McFadden. He only made two mistakes but those mistakes were very costly. Especially a pick thrown in the endzone on first and goal in the first half. That play changed the entire game as it was back and forth until that point.
Quaterback C-

McFadden had a big 40 yarder in the first half but ended up having an average day with the New England D focused on him. Bush punched one in and converted some short yardage plays.
Backfield C+

Boss and DHB had big days. Boss looks like he can be a huge weapon this year in the redzone with his big frame and sure hands. DHB made some great catches but has yet to show that he's willing to fight for the ball the way Moore and Hagan have. Hagan had 4 catches and Moore 3 including a TD late.
Receivers and TE's B

The defense was totally owned again. The front four were contained getting to Brady on only one occasion. Seymour was uncharacteristically undisciplined committing two personal fouls.
Defensive Line D-

The Linebackers were horrible for the 3rd consecutive week. Nothing to be said other than they are soft against the run and the pass.
LB's F

The safeties were shredded again, and along with the LB's have been the teams biggest weakness. Can't stop the run and horrible in coverage.
Safeties F

The corners were decent. Brady didn't have a record setting day through the air again like usual. Mostly because they found that they could completely run over the D more than anything. But Routt was solid and Chekwa played OK. The only headscratcher was why was Porter on Welker all game but that has more to do with coaching than the players.
CB's C

Hue called a decent game but should have been more agressive with the way the defense was playing. This team isn't going to beat a team like the Pats kicking fieldgoals. The defense was horrible and by now you have to question Bresnahan's ability. The defense has been in a freefall since last year but does it have more to do with a cupcake schedule compared to this year or did Marshall make that much of a difference. A fair question to ask.

Coaching D