The Raiders’ defense was one of the NFL’s best down the stretch last season. They could be even better this year.
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The Raiders offense has looked miles behind the defense at the start of the team’s mandatory minicamp. Star wide receiver Davante Adams isn’t worried.
Team captain Jack Eichel will have several Golden Knights teammates by his side at the annual Battle for Vegas charity softball game against the Raiders on July 13.
Jakobi Meyers is not only one of the better basketball players on the Raiders, but a needed No. 2 wide receiver behind star Davante Adams.
The transition from player to coach seems seamless for former Pro Bowl linebacker Antonio Pierce, who at age 43 displays enthusiasm about his first NFL coaching job.
Tre’von Moehrig thrived last year as a rookie, starting all 17 games and playing every defensive snap, per Pro Football Reference, en route to 55 tackles and his first career interception.
Nate Hobbs was among the best rookie defensive players in the NFL last season, and will play a crucial role on the Raiders this year whether he starts in the slot or on the outside.