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Raiders: Reviewing the inside linebackers currently on the roster

By Alexander Monfreda

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham of the New York Giants looks on before the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) No licensing by any casino, sportsbook, and/or fantasy sports organization for any purpose. During game play, no use of images within play-by-play, statistical account or depiction of a game (e.g., limited to use of fewer than 10 images during the game).
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham of the New York Giants looks on before the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) No licensing by any casino, sportsbook, and/or fantasy sports organization for any purpose. During game play, no use of images within play-by-play, statistical account or depiction of a game (e.g., limited to use of fewer than 10 images during the game). /
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Former New York Giants and current Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham walks off the field after the Giants lose to the Dallas Cowboys, 21-6, on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Dal /

Reviewing the inside linebackers for the Silver and Black, and how they fit in defensive coordinator Patrick Graham’s scheme. 

The 2022 off-season for the Las Vegas Raiders has been one for the history books. Not only has there been a widespread of memorable roster moves, from the Davante Adams trade to franchise shaping re-signings such as Derek Carr and Maxx Crosby, but Raiders’ owner Mark Davis elected to roll the dice with an entirely new regime.

When the season ended for the Raiders, it was time to search for a full-time head coach. With Rich Bisaccia’s interim status now expired, the Silver and Black had to make a choice: Extend Bisaccia, or head down a different path. Unfortunately for the ’21 Raiders interim head coach, team owner Mark Davis chose the latter, hiring Josh McDaniels to be Las Vegas’ new head coach.

With McDaniels came an entirely new coaching staff, including defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.

Graham is one of the more unique defensive coordinators across the National Football League, and brings something to the Raiders they haven’t seen in years: A 3-4 defense, which is the opposition of the 4-3 defense the inherited roster was accustomed to.

Keeping such a change in mind, let’s dive into the inside linebackers currently on the roster, and discuss their fit in the team’s new front.

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