Key losses: WR Nelson Agholor, C Rodney Hudson, RG Gabe Jackson, RT Trent Brown, DT Maliek Collins, S Jeff Heath, S Erik Harris, RB Devontae Booker. Strengths: With QB Derek Carr coming off his most productive season in three years under coach Jon Gruden, the passing game should once again be the strength for the Raiders. Weaknesses: The Raiders have had one of of the NFL’s worst defenses since Gruden returned in 2018. Last year’s first-round pick Damon Arnette has struggled and will likely play off the bench behind soon-to-be 32-year-old Hayward coming off his worst season as a pro. Expectations: The Raiders haven’t even posted a winning record in any of the first three seasons since Gruden returned.

Source: thestar September 01, 2021 15:45 UTC