Head coach Jon Gruden is being paid enough money to run the entire Raiders organization. However, he has shown that he is content to stick to what he knows best and let those he hired have a heavy hand in their area of expertise. To that end, Gruden has concentrated on working with quarterback Derek
Kicker Giorgio Tavecchio cut, veteran signed to compete against Eddy Pineiro
Raiders have replaced kicker, punter, long-snapper and kick returner so far
Hmmm
Easier? Townsend being able to hold well from both sides makes him even more valuable.
Nugent is a camp leg and resource for Pineiro who seems to have the starting job.