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Oakland Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals: Five Things To Watch

By Nick Hjeltness

May 31, 2016; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook (8) throws a pass at organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
May 31, 2016; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook (8) throws a pass at organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 30, 2016; Napa, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders players Sebastian Janikowski (11), Jon Condo (59) and Marcel Reece (45) stretch at training camp at the Napa Valley Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2016; Napa, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders players Sebastian Janikowski (11), Jon Condo (59) and Marcel Reece (45) stretch at training camp at the Napa Valley Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s been a long offseason (isn’t it always?) but Oakland Raiders football is officially back.

Well, as of 7:00pm PST on Friday, August 12th, it will be. That’s the Raiders preseason opener, on the road against the Arizona Cardinals.

The first preseason game is typically 95% played by backups, with starters usually playing a maximum of one series. This means that backups and fringe roster players will have plenty of opportunity to make an impression.

Let’s take a look at five things to watch for the Raiders first preseason game.

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