Oakland Raiders: Assessing potential options at left guard

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Derek Carr No. 4 and Gabe Jackson No. 66 of the Oakland Raiders stand on the sidelines as the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate their 19-10 win at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Derek Carr No. 4 and Gabe Jackson No. 66 of the Oakland Raiders stand on the sidelines as the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate their 19-10 win at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Denzelle Good #71 of the Indianapolis Colts runs off the field during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Denzelle Good #71 of the Indianapolis Colts runs off the field during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Denzelle Good

Denzelle Good is right behind Incognito on the depth chart, and the chances are that he will see the opportunity to fill the left guard position for the first two weeks. Before Incognito’s arrival, Good was likely to start the season himself. The safest option is to expect him suiting up to start the season and the week after.

The final three games of the 2018 season saw Denzelle Good starting for the Silver and Black. According to Pro Football Focus, Good allowed a total of nine quarterback hurries.

The three games of starting experience likely give him the leg up on the other potential fill-in options for Incognito. If Good bodes well as his replacement, it could benefit his stay with the Raiders long-term should Incognito’s contract end up truly being a one-year prove it deal.

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