Raiders rookies are due in Napa on Monday in advance of their first NFL training camp. Just as they start to settle in, the veterans arrive Thursday. The first practice is Friday. That much is certain. What isn’t known hangs over the team until the answers are found. As of now, the Raiders are like
First things to keep eye on once Raiders arrive in Napa for training camp
I want to see how the O line shakes out.
Remember, after last season, Mike Tice said that players in this league don’t want to be coached hard.
That will not work with Gruden. He is full go all the damn time.
Could we see some surprise changes on the O line?
Will Miller or Parker earn a starting job?
Can the group come together, keep Carr upright and give our RBs plenty of holes to run through?
Then there are the WRs.
Will Cooper rebound? Stay healthy? Fix the dropsies?
Will Nelson rebound? Fight off father time?
Will Bryant be suspended? Can he become a go to WR in Grudens O?
The rest of the WRs. Where do they fit in the O? Who proves themselves and who does not?
Bill – While I understand that it’s always best to have your best player present at all practices, how much of a silver lining is there with Mack out which allows someone like Arden Key to get more first team reps? And do you even anticipate getting very man first team reps between Rucker, Carradine and Edwards? I left Irvin out because I think he’s an obvious starter at one of the DE spots.