The Las Vegas Raiders have plenty of guys under pressure heading into OTAs. Here are three who will be under the microscope this spring and summer.
During the offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders added a ton of new pieces to the team, especially on the defensive side of the ball. But with every new addition comes a subtraction, and with OTAs just kicking off, players will have to perform at their very best if they want a roster spot when the season starts in September.
Some players will be guaranteed a roster spot, even with a bad OTA, but that does not mean they are not under pressure. Others are fighting for roster spots, especially with how much talent the Raiders brought in via free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft this offseason.
Remember, this is a team that missed out on the playoffs once again this past season, squandering a 6-3 start for the second straight campaign. The defense was atrocious down the stretch, leading to the firing of defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, a move that was not only expected but welcomed by the fan base.
As we inch closer to the summer, here are three players who need to dominate OTAs.