Josh McDaniels: 'We've Got Four More Games That We Have Control Over'
The Las Vegas Raiders have experienced the highs and the lows this season, and unfortunately for them, there have been too many lows that have limited them from becoming the team they are capable of being.
The Raiders' 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Thursday night was the fourth game this season in which the Silver and Black have blown a double-digit lead.
As painful as those losses can be, the only thing the team can do at this point of the season is leave them in the past and focus strictly on what is ahead.
That will ultimately determine the fate of this team, as Las Vegas needs to win all four of its remaining games to even be considered for a playoff spot.
“I mean, none of them feel good," Raiders Coach Josh McDaniels said when he spoke of Thursday's loss during his Friday press conference. "I mean, it's a gut punch. And, God, we've had a few of them where we had a chance and just for whatever reason don't end up getting it closed out. There have been a number of reasons why.
"And so, look, I mean, I think we have a mentally tough group. I think we've handled some adversity this year with a good attitude and the right approach, and that's what we all need to do. We're professionals and they'll have an opportunity to get little rest here and try to get their mind away from things for a few days. And then when it's time to come back, it's time to go back to work. We've got four more games that we have control over, and we will put everything we got into them and see what happens."
The Raiders' hopeful late-season climb begins with a game against McDaniels' former team, the New England Patriots on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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