Ranking the Oakland Raiders Training Camp Roster: 30-21

Dec 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders tight end Clive Walford (88) catches a 25-yard reception in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 15-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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September 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Austin Howard (77) blocks Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil (58) during the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 37-33. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Austin Howard

Howard might be the most divisive player on the Raiders roster.

There is a group of fans that really like him, that laud his PFF grade (15th amongst all tackles) and believe the bad rap he gets is unfair. And then there is a group of fans that hate him, that think PFF’s grading system is broken, and believe Howard and his big contract should be shown the door.

As usual, the answer probably lies somewhere in the middle.

Howard is obviously not an all-pro, but he’s been far from a disaster, at least at right tackle. He’s been healthy and reliable, where as Menelik Watson has not. You could do a lot worse than Austin Howard as your starting right tackle.

– Nick Hjeltness

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