Las Vegas Raiders: 3 things to expect from the new-look offensive line

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01:Offensive guard Richie Incognito (R) of the Oakland Raiders gets set to block defensive tackle Mike Pennel (L) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01:Offensive guard Richie Incognito (R) of the Oakland Raiders gets set to block defensive tackle Mike Pennel (L) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 17: Defensive end Joey Bosa #97 of the Los Angeles Chargers against offensive tackle Kolton Miller #74 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders in overtime 30-27. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders: 3 things to expect from the new-look offensive line

Kolton Miller should be a Pro Bowler

Like Leatherwood, when Kolton Miller was selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the then-Oakland Raiders, becoming Gruden’s first pick back with the franchise, it was met with some raised eyebrows. Starting at left tackle from Day 1, Miller had a tough rookie campaign, looking overmatched weekly, and was nearly viewed as a bust early on.

However, he has shed that label in a big way and goes into his fourth season as the team’s starting left tackle ready to punch his ticket to his first Pro Bowl. He has everything you look for in a franchise left tackle, and if the Raiders can finally win consistently in 2021, then the players on the roster will finally start getting some national recognition.

Despite losing a leader in Hudson, and two talented guys in Brown and Jackson, this is a group that should be solid up front in 2021. With an elite running back, and an above-average signal-caller, the Raiders should be able to move the ball, and while the faces will be new, the offensive line will be a strength for Las Vegas this season.

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