Oakland Raiders Really Missed Nnamdi Asomugha and Darrius Heyward-Bey On Sunday

The Oakland Raiders suffered their worst loss of the season on Sunday falling to the Steelers in Pittsburgh 35-3.  This game was supposed to be a test for the Raiders to show whether or not they are ready to take that "next step" towards becoming an elite team.  Obviously the score reflects an elite team against a mediocre team but the numbers don't tell the whole story.

The Raiders were without a couple of key players against the Steelers.  Starting CB Nnamdi Asomugha was a game time decision against the Steelers but was scratched at the last minute.  Starting WR Darrius Heyward Bey aggravated his hamstring during the bye week and was unable to go on Sunday.

Both of these m...

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