We’ve hit the two-week mark since the Raiders took the next step and began training camp practices. The team reported two weeks prior, but the first two weeks were more akin to what you’d expect in offseason workouts and OTA’s.
For the first time in those two weeks, starting right tackle Trent Brown and utility guard Denzelle Good were suited up and on the field with their teammates. And with their return, the Raiders had full attendance along the offensive line.
Trent Brown’s arrival onto the field, in particular, meant we didn’t have to wonder how some of the Raiders pass rushers would fair against the best as Brown is considered arguably the best right tackle in football.
The big 6-8 pass protector wasn’t eased in either. He was right in there with the first team and in pass blocking drills, he didn’t let anyone by him including the likes of Maxx Crosby and Arden Key.
For his part, Denzelle Good also held up well, first on a couple of reps against Datone Jones and another fine bit of blocking against Clelin Ferrell, who has done well overall against interior linemen this camp.
Attendance
Not at practice today was Marcus Mariota, so it was just Derek Carr and Nathan Peterman throwing passes.
They would be without Tyrell Williams (torn labrum) and Nelson Agholor on this day. Williams is not expected back for a couple of weeks. Agholor’s status is unknown.
First team cornerback Trayvon Mullen was not out there. Mike Mayock said initially he was worried about Mullen’s injury — though he didn’t say what it is — but it turned out not to be that bad and he should return sooner than later.
Mo Money, Mo Problems
The best-looking rushes of the day in lineman drills belong to Maurice Hurst, who got through to the backfield three different times. He got pressure through Jordan Devey twice and then beat Lester Cotton Sr. as well.
The third-year defensive tackle saw the team sign free agent Maliek Collins this offseason to be the team’s primary three-tech DT. Collins had 48 pressures last season, giving him a lot of clout. He also worked with Raiders’ new defensive line coach Rod Marinelli.
Hurst has to show up big time and will need to earn every one of his snaps this season. Today was a good day for him.
Play of the day
The play of the day was great from two aspects. It was rookie on rookie with Amik Robertson guarding Bryan Edwards. Robertson was in tight coverage on Edwards and swiped down to bat the ball. Great play by Robertson for sure. However, Edwards didn’t give up on it. The ball hung in the air a little bit and Edwards showed great concentration and laid out to make the catch anyway. Gotta give some credit to both guys on that one.
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