It's safe to say the Las Vegas Raiders have disappointed at the start of the 2022 NFL season.

At 0-3, there is enough blame to go around. Some have blamed Derek Carr, while others have turned to head coach Josh McDaniels as the cause of concern. However, on Thursday, Raiders star Darren Waller gave reporters a blueprint on how the team can break out of its current funk.

"I feel like it’s definitely important not to get into any finger-pointing or let any division kind of creep in,” Waller said. “There’s a lot of respect here, a lot of love for one another, and just because the results haven’t gone our way yet, it doesn’t mean that needs to go out the window. In order for us to really do what we want to do and build some consistency with some positivity, we’ve got to stay together.”

The meeting was needed and open, Waller said.

"We’ve got to provide that space for people to be honest, but also mix in some love with that honesty,” he said.

Entering Sunday, the Raiders are facing AFC West foe Denver (2-1). And according to Waller, there is a sense of urgency for the team to play well.

"I definitely feel the urgency from the captains on the team,” Waller said. “They just really care. And they’re challenging people to up their preparation, to do a little more recovery. Like, whatever it is, when you sit down to reflect, ask yourself what you can do better. That’s what the leaders are doing."

The Raiders will be playing with urgency, hoping to look and play like a different team during Sunday's game.

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