5 Raiders who desperately need to develop in the 2022 offseason

5 Raiders who desperately need to develop in the 2022 offseason

No. 1: Alex Leatherwood

One of the bigger disappointments of the 2021 NFL season for the Raiders was the play of the right tackle position, specifically first-round pick, Alex Leatherwood. Expected to come in and be the starting right tackle opposite Kolton Miller, giving the Raiders a long-term solution as bookends at the spot, Leatherwood struggled mightily and ended up being kicked inside to guard.

Based on his lack of agility, tackle is likely not the spot he should be in, and the hope is that he can develop into an elite offensive guard, especially being a first-round pick. Las Vegas is likely to target the offensive tackle spot early in the 2022 NFL Draft, so his days as a tackle are over in the Silver and Black, but he can be an above-average guard if he puts the work in.

Analyzing the Raiders Quarterback situation entering the 2022 offseason

The Raiders have some decisions to make this offseason with Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota, and Nathan Peterman. What does the future hold for this trio?

These five are going to play a crucial role in the Raiders’ success in 2022 and beyond, so this is a huge offseason for them. Some are entering the early part of their career where the team needs to start thinking about a second contract, and with a new regime in place, this is a huge offseason for all of them.