3 things to not be surprised by for the Oakland Raiders

By Nick Ellis | Jul 23, 2019

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Arden Key #99 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after he sacked the quarterback against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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OXFORD, OH – NOVEMBER 15: Maxx Crosby #92 of the Eastern Michigan Eagles sacks Gus Ragland #14 of the Miami Ohio Redhawks during the second half at Yager Stadium on November 15, 2017 in Oxford, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Maxx Crosby Takes Arden Key‘s Starting Spot

The Raiders had the worst pass rush in the NFL last season, and rookie Arden Key did not do much to help that. Key tallied just one sack last season, despite playing in all 16 games. Although Key did add on a ton of muscle, he still has a lot to improve on, and the Raiders will role with whoever is the better player.

Maxx Crosby may not be well known, but Raiders GM Mike Mayock was extremely high on him going into the 2019 draft. Crosby was one of Mayock’s favorite pick for the Raiders, and he is expected to come in and make an immediate impact. Do not be surprised of Crosby ends up as the starting left defensive end for the Raiders.

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