When Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver flipped off the officials twice last week, you knew a punishment would be handed down, particularly since former Titans owner Bud Adams, Jets coach Rex Ryan and former Titans defensive coordinator Chuck Cecil all had been heavily fined in recent years for doing the same thing. Though Tarver apologized a day after the incidents, the Raiders still fined him $15,000 for his digital outbursts, according to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer. “I apologize for my action on the sideline of [Sunday's] game,†Tarver said in a statement. “It was in the heat of the moment, and I regret drawing attention away from the Raiders players and what they accomplished.†Source: CBS Sports SteveRobWhatever's Take: Tarver has done a nice job his a resurgent defense. Oakland allowed only 35 yards rushing and remains the only NFL team not to give up a run of 20 yards or more all season. The Raiders are sixth in run defense (89.9 yards per game), 10th in overall defense (330.9) and 12th in points allowed (21.4), up from 28th last season (27.7). A revamped secondary has also worked wonders. Terrelle Pryor might be getting all the headlines, but that defense is getting results.
