New Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley didn’t waste time identifying the area of emphasis when it comes to his unit: the trenches. “I know really where it all starts is up front,” Bradley said during his media session shortly after he was officially hired on Tuesday morning. “I think that’s first and foremost — to
Bradley’s scheme relies heavily upon stout front four
Raiders get busy this off season on acquiring the talent for the front 4. Right now, I just don’t see it, especially for the LEO position. Crosby is a capable rusher. Ferrell is primarily a run stopper.
You can want chicken salad, but if you don’t have the ingredients, you don’t have a dish suitable for eating. This is the “G” rated version of the analogy but you get my point.