AP file photo: Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates with Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) after the Raiders win over the New Orleans Saints at in New Orleans last Sunday

On the Raiders podcast with Joe, the Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin who had the only sack for Oakland last Sunday in New Orleans called into question his concerns about how the Raiders are going to deal with the pass rush. Irvin’s concern was also shared by defensive end Khalil Mack who said they needed some help at getting to the quarterback. Mack and Irvin say it’ll be crucial to get to their next opponents quarterback Atlanta Falcons Matt Ryan as the Raiders set out to play in Atlanta this coming Sunday.

The Saints executed using their offensive weapons to stop Irvin and Mack in their own right to protect quarterback Drew Brees. Irvin and Mack got a dose of blocks from rushing by the Saints tight ends, running backs, and even wide receivers. So reflecting on Irvin’s only sack for the Raiders in the very first minute of the game he said the Saints keyed in on him all day and couldn’t even get a hand on Brees after that very first minute.

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