While the Raiders pulled out a few hard-fought wins this season, they also got embarrassed a few times. In some of those games, as well as a few they have to dig themselves out of a hole, there were players who had to raise their hand and say ‘my bad, guys.” These are their stories (bong, bong).

DB Lamarcus Joyner

Buster nods: 7

Worst game: Week 4 vs. Colts

Joyner was the one big, highly touted free-agent addition Gruden had this offseason. He was going to fix the issues at the nickel corner spot. Early on, it was apparent that it was not happening.

After Patrick Mahomes and Kirk Cousins lit up the Raiders secondary in weeks 2 and 3, the rest of the secondary stepped up against the Colts. But Jacoby Brissett was stilling making plays, and it was Joyner he picked on all day. The entire secondary has been an issue all season, but even when the opposing QB is struggling, they seem to find yards via Joyner.

He was not named a Baller once this season and just twice didn’t land among the Busters. Now, he has a hamstring injury, so we’ll see what the Raiders can do without him.

CB Gareon Conley

Buster nods: 5

Worst game: Week 7 vs. Packers

This was a tough call for Conley’s worst game. I mean, it was Aaron Rodgers, and Conley had been lit up by the likes of Joe Flacco and Chase Daniel before that. But even against Rodgers, someone has to step up. Conley didn’t step up.

Conley was beaten in several different ways by the Packers. This included a 74-yard touchdown catch, a 59-yard catch that later led to him being out of position to allow Rodgers to jog in for a touchdown.

Conley was traded to the Texans the next day. In part because of the game he had, and in part because someone had to go and he carried the most value. The Raiders got a third-round pick in the deal.

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