The 2019 second-round pick was pressed into duty earlier than expected as a rookie, but the experience should pay off as he moves into role as full-time starter
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The defensive lineman admits he heard the doubters and naysayers, but believes he laid the foundation to take a step forward a year after being selected No. 4 in the draft.
The former undrafted rookie free agent is now entering his fifth season as one of the longest-tenured players on the Raiders.
The Packers could slide after opting to choose a successor for their star quarterback instead of adding players around him for another run.
The North Carolina State alum won the job in training camp last year and seized control of the position with a steady rookie year.
The Buffalo Bills are poised to pounce in the division after the legendary quarterback bolted for Tampa Bay, but Bill Belichick is still the coach in New England.
Dallas finds itself with a new coach, but in familiar territory entering the season with the division’s best team on paper.
The Raiders’ kicker, who holds the Southeastern Conference’s all-time scoring record, took a step back in his second NFL season.
The former Alabama star clocked a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the combine, but his college coaches rave about his willingness to block.
The general manager took the job seeking competition and enters his second season hoping the plan laid out with head coach Jon Gruden will result in more wins.
The Raiders took a shot on the beleagured veteran and were rewarded with a tremendous 2019 season. They hope he can sustain his play in 2020.
