We may have been a bit too Hollywood, but 1983 Redskins more Hollywood than the Los Angeles Raiders? That is a tough one to sell.
We were superior in coaching and consistency. The Raiders could blow hot and cold, but the ability was there. I also think the match ups just favoured them. Our legendary O-line and Riggins needs no hard sell, however, you see the other side with Howie Long, Lyle ‘I am on the juice’ Alzado (RIP), Matt Millen, Ted Hendricks (slow, crazy, but knew his football). The key really was the two CB for the Raiders who were just excellent late on in that season.
Getting beaten is one thing, getting humiliated really should not have happened. I only recovered from that result a few years ago.