7/30/22: News, Notes, & Quotes from Raiders training camp
The Las Vegas Raiders took the practice field--this time in shells. A 9:00 am kickoff set the day in motion while getting in those mental/physical reps indoors.
On Thursday we witnessed a Raiders offensive line where OT/OG Alex Leatherwood was playing backup duties to OG Lester Cotton & RT Brandon Parker. Could this be a sign or just a message to the players--that no player is safe, no matter your draft status in the “iron sharpens iron” mentality--so you better bring your A-game.
Whatever the case may be, it was surely a head-scratcher for me, considering Leatherwood played at a Pro Bowl level once kicked inside last year in my grading system.
Fast forward to today, not much has changed--as Leatherwood was again running primarily with the 2’s. Should we hit the panic button? Not yet.
My guess is that Coach McDaniels wants to see how Cotton and Parker play before naming Leatherwood a potential starter. Remember, the “iron sharpens iron” mentality I touched on earlier in the year? This scenario certainly applies.
Therefore, I will reserve my analysis on the starting right side before dismissing Leatherwood completely. But what does Leatherwood have to say?
Raiders beat writers had the opportunity to catch up with the second-year player and how he felt fighting for a starting spot despite being a 2021 1st-round pick (No. 17). The question was asked by Vegas Nation reporter: Vinny Bonsignore
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“It’s just all about going in each day, keep your head down and working…make the main thing, the main thing…just have fun and compete.”
Notes
RB Zamir White returns to practice
OLB Chandler Jones misses practice for 2nd consecutive day
GM Dave Ziegler again watches practice
WRs do drill work on red zone efficiency
NFL Network present with M.J. Acosta Ruiz & David Carr
7/30/22: Training camp videos via my iPhone
Players/Coach Post-Practice Pressers
My question to CB Nate Hobbs on cross-training boundary CB from slot:
As training camp continues tomorrow, I’ll keep you updated on all things BEAST, as the team preps for their first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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