Raiders vs Jaguars: Things to watch for during 2022 Hall Of Fame Game

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HENDERSON, NEVADA – JULY 24: Running back Josh Jacobs #28, guard Alex Leatherwood #70, and tight end Nick Bowers #82 of the Las Vegas Raiders practice during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 24, 2022, in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Raiders vs Jaguars: Things to watch for during the 2022 Hall Of Fame Game

What does the OL look like?

By far the biggest question on the Raiders offense surrounds who is going to play along the offensive line. Of course, Kolton Miller will be the starter at left tackle but the retirement of Denzelle God has thrown the entire group into flux.

One player that Las Vegas will be relying on to take a big step forward is Alex Leatherwood. A first-round pick last year, he had a rookie season that was among the worst in the league. A penalty machine, we was moved from right tackle to right guard. Regardless of what spot he plays on Thursday, the team will need him to lock down a starting spot for good.

Another interesting part of the equation is third-round rookie Dylan Parham. Considered a steal by some who thought he was talented enough to go earlier, he will be battling fellow youngsters John Simpson and Lester Cotton for playing time along the interior of the offensive line.

Jan 15, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs during the second quarter in an AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Many Raiders players are facing a make-or-break camp in 2022

The Las Vegas Raiders have more talent on the roster than they did a year ago, making this a make-or-break camp for some of their veterans.

After all the moves made to shore up the weapons for Carr, the offensive line has the chance to throw a wrench into the Raiders’ season. If the group can have a good showing on Thursday night, Raider Nation will certainly go to bed feeling a lot better about their team’s fortunes in 2022.

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