Raiders' thumbs up, thumbs down
Posted: Sep 01, 2008 08:50:26
Thumbs up
WR/PR Johnnie Lee Higgins -- He had a nifty 37-yard punt return
wiped out by a penalty and a 9-yard pass reception for a first down
on a third-down play in the first quarter. He capped his big night
with a 53-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter.
-- LB Robert Thomas -- He batted down a pass at the line of
scrimmage and stopped 49ers running back DeShaun Foster for a 1-
yard loss on a run play. His solid performance gives him an edge in
the competition for the starting spot at the strong-side position.
-- RB Michael Bush -- RB Michael Bush -- He showed his value as a
short-yardage back by bulling his way ...
