Patrick Graham Discusses Key Focus for Raiders Coaching Staff for Remainder of 2025 Season

Posted November 3, 2025

Patrick Graham, defensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, has shared his insights on the most important focus for the coaching staff in the second half of the 2025 season

. As the Raiders push forward in a competitive AFC West, Graham emphasized that the team’s ability to stay consistent and improve in key areas will be critical for success.

“The biggest thing for us right now is consistency,” Graham said in a recent interview. “We’ve had flashes of greatness, but we need to find a way to put it all together and stay consistent week in and week out. That’s the key for us moving forward. Whether it’s on defense, offense, or special teams, we need to execute and stay disciplined.”

Graham acknowledged that the Raiders have struggled with consistency at times this season, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. While the team has shown flashes of elite-level play, they’ve also been prone to breakdowns and missed opportunities. Graham’s goal for the rest of the season is to tighten up the defense and make sure his unit remains disciplined and focused in critical moments.

“Defensively, we’ve got to be better at finishing games,” Graham continued. “We’ve had too many instances where we’ve let up big plays or failed to execute in the clutch. That’s something we’ve been working hard to improve, and it’s something we’ll continue to focus on in practice. The defense has to be more consistent, especially in the second half of the season.”

Beyond just the defense, Graham pointed out that the entire coaching staff must work in unison to make sure the team stays on track and performs at a high level across all phases. “It’s about all of us working together,” Graham said. “We’re not just coaching one unit; we’re coaching the whole team. Everyone needs to be on the same page, from the offense to the defense to special teams. If we can stay cohesive and continue to improve, I have no doubt we’ll be in a good position.”

As the Raiders push towards their goals for the remainder of the season, Graham's message is clear: execution, consistency, and discipline will be the team’s pillars for success. With a young, talented roster and a determined coaching staff, the Raiders will look to close out the year strong and make a playoff push.

 

Eagles leave bye week staring at a brutal Saquon Barkley reality

One game doesn't fix everything.
 
 
Every Philadelphia Eagles fan was excited to see their star running back, Saquon Barkley, bounce back massively with his performance in the team's 38-20 win over the New York Giants in Week 8.

Barkley needed one run (and two plays into the game) to break out his longest run of the season with a 65-yard score. He finished with a season-high 150 yards on 14 carries and one touchdown on the ground. Barkley also made four receptions for 24 yards and one touchdown catch.

It was the vintage game Eagles fans have been waiting for all season from Barkley, and they finally got it. The hope is that this is what Barkley needed to now have the type of season fans expect from him, but does it eliminate the struggles he has had all season?

Barkley has not had the type of season Eagles fans expected and needs to be consistent

When looking at the season in general, Barkley has struggled. He's rushed for 519 yards and four touchdowns, averaging just 4.1 yards per carry. Four times this season, Barkley has had games where he was averaging less than three yards per carry.

The Eagles' last game against the Giants was the first time all season he has rushed for over 100 yards in a game. His previous season-high was 88 yards back in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

There's plenty that goes into some of the struggles of Barkley. For one, Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has given up on him too quickly in games and doesn't give him the number of carries he needs. Only once this year has he had more than 20 carries in a game, and that was against the Chiefs earlier in the season.

Injuries to the offensive line haven't helped matters either, with Landon Dickerson not being 100% and missing time. Lane Johnson has also left multiple games early with injuries. Center Cam Jurgens did not play in the second Giants game.

Many Eagles fans are going to read all this and think this is meant to be a "negative" article. It's really not. Of course, we should celebrate the great game Barkley had against the Giants in Week 8, but it's just one game. He still has a long way to go to be fully back from his rough season.

Fans were caught up in the emotions of his great game, but how Barkley plays against one of the best teams in the NFL, the Green Bay Packers, will be a good test of where he truly is.

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