Q: When you look at the Raiders secondary, what do you see from their young secondary?
Green: "They're playing fast as a defense. They surround the ball. We just have to go out there and execute our game plan."
Q: With the new players and coordinators, is it hard to scout the Raiders defense?
Green: "It's pretty tough during the preseason with the new coaches. They don't show a lot of their looks. Week 1 is always fun. It's always what you think they're going to play and sometimes they don't. So you have to be prepared each way."
Q: How crucial is it to be able to adjust to what you see in Week 1? Is that how you win these early games?
Green: "Yeah, because we're going off of preseason, and a lot of people don't show their looks in preseason. It's all about adjusting at halftime and making adjustments on the fly.
Q: What do you guys need to do to make that next step in the postseason?
Green: "We just have to play better and play better in big games."
Q: Do you feel like you guys have the pieces to do that?
Green: "Of course. We've been to the playoffs the last four years. We just have to get over that hump."
Q: What are your impressions on Amari Cooper?
Green: "He's a special player. I've been watching him since he was in college. He's going to be a great one."
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The Raiders lead the all-time series against the Bengals 18-9. The two teams will meet to open the regular season.
The Raiders offensive line featured four Hall of Famers in this 1971 game against the Bengals - Jim Otto (00), Bob Brown (76), Gene Upshaw (63), and Art Shell (78).
The great Bo Jackson in action against the Begals in the 1990 AFC Playoffs in what would be Jackson's last game as he would suffer a career-ending injury.
DE Greg Townsend wraps up QB Boomer Esaison (7) for the sack in a 1990 playoff game.
TE Ethan Horton (88) makes a catch for a big gain in a 1990 playoff game.
QB Jay Schroeder drops back to throw duirng a 1990 playoff game.
QB Rich Gannon (12) throws under pressure in a 1998 match-up with the Bengals.
K Sebastian Janikowski boots the game-winner against the Bengals in 2009 in Oakland.
Q: What's it like working with offensive coordinator Hue Jackson?**
Green: "It's great. He brings that defensive mentality to the offense, and I think that's the biggest thing for us."
Q: What's the biggest strength that Andy Dalton brings as quarterback?
Green: "I think his poise under pressure. He's not a guy that usually gets rattled, so I think that's the biggest thing."
Q: Do you take it personally when your quarterback gets criticized?
Green: "No, it's just fans looking in. It comes with the territory, but we're all a family here. We believe in that guy, and he's the leader of this team."
