Tras 12 sesiones de prácticas durante su campo de entrenamiento 2025, los Raiders están listos para su primer duelo de pretemporada este año al enfrentarse a Seattle, en duelo que marcará el debut portando los colores negro y plata durante un partido para el entrenador en jefe Pete Carroll, el mariscal de campo Geno Smith y el linebacker Jamal Adams, todos con pasado reciente con los Halcones Marinos.
"Significa mucho para mí", declaró Smith sobre su regreso al Lumen Field. "Fue un lugar que llamé hogar por seis años, donde nació mi hijo y donde realmente pude darle un giro a mi carrera. Conocí a personas increíbles, muchos grandes compañeros de equipo a lo largo de los años. Pienso en cosas muy especiales cuando recuerdo ese lugar."
Si bien, el resultado de este juego al igual del resto de partidos de pretemporada no es relevante en cuanto a las posiciones de la campaña regular, este duelo promete ser mucho más que un simple partido de preparación, hay muchas historias detrás del emparrillado que vale la pena seguir de cerca, como la forma en la que los jugadores jóvenes recibirán oportunidades para mostrar sus habilidades y potencialmente alzar la mano como posibles miembros de la plantilla final negro y plata.
"No tengo problema en poner a jugar a los jóvenes", declaró Carroll después de que en la primera alineación no oficial publicada por el equipo tres novatos son listados como titulares y cuatro fueron colocados como suplentes. "De hecho, casi los hemos forzado a jugar y a demostrar de qué están hechos, cuánto pueden manejar. Nosotros tenemos que pedirles cosas que sean capaces de hacer en este momento. Ellos estarán en el campo y vamos a obtener mucha información. Eso es lo más importante en esta etapa. Estamos tomando buenas decisiones."
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No solo serán los novatos y jugadores jóvenes quienes busquen dejar una buena impresión, sino también la nueva camada de agentes libres que llegaron a Las Vegas, incluyendo el ala cerrada Ian Thomas, quien ha hecho un muy buen papel en las prácticas de los Malosos y espera aprovechar cada jugada dentro de este partido.
"Volver a poner los pies sobre el terreno de juego, enfrentarme a rivales a los que les pondré las manos encima, atrapar pases, recuperar la confianza", aseguró Thomas es su meta el jueves. "Especialmente ahora nosotros compitiendo como un solo equipo en lugar de entre nosotros, ahora yendo contra ellos. Eso es lo que más espero."
Esta semana los Raiders anunciaron que enviaron al esquinero Jakorian Bennett a las Águilas de Philadelphia en un intercambio donde obtuvieron al tackle defensivo Thomas Booker IV. La partida de Bennett, quien disputó 24 partidos entre los últimos dos años, abre la oportunidad a otros elementos de la defensa secundaria de hacerse de un lugar, como el esquinero Decamerion Richardson, quien tuvo acción como novato la temporada pasada, destacando lo importante que fue ese fogueo temprano para su desarrollo.
"Siento que esa experiencia me ayudó muchísimo, porque ser lanzado al fuego me permitió ver a los receptores, tanto los del equipo como los de la conferencia", dijo Richardson. "Entrando a este año, eso me ayudó a conocer mejor a los receptores, cómo juegan, sus tendencias. Me siento mucho más preparado."
Este duelo de pretemporada no solo será una oportunidad para evaluar profundidad en los rosters, sino también un escenario donde los sentimientos, la nostalgia y el hambre por destacar se mezclarán en cada jugada. Con jóvenes buscando un lugar, veteranos reencontrándose con su pasado y entrenadores sacando conclusiones clave.
As the Silver and Black prepare for their first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, take a look back at their past matchups through the years.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Pat Toomay (67) and defensive tackle Dave Rowe (74) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 6, 1977, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders tackle Lindsey Mason (71) and quarterback David Humm (11) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, October 22, 1978, in Seattle, Wash.
The Oakland Raiders during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, September 16, 1979, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders tight end Dave Casper (87) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 16, 1979, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland raiders defensive end Cedrick Hardman (86) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum, Sunday, September 20, 1981, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Rod Martin (53) and linebacker Ted Hendricks (83) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, November 29, 1981, in Seattle, Wash.
Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, December 5, 1982, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders center/guard Dave Dalby (50) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, December 5, 1982, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, October 16, 1983, in Seattle, Wash.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) during the postseason AFC Championship home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, January 8, 1984, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) during the postseason AFC Championship home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, January 8, 1984, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders center Dave Dalby (50) and quarterback Marc Wilson (6) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, October 7, 1984, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Monday, November 12, 1984, in Seattle, Wash.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) during the postseason away AFC Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Saturday, December 22, 1984, in Seattle, Wash.
Los Angeles Raiders wide receiver Dokie Williams (85) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, December 15, 1985, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Napoleon McCallum (34) and guard Mickey Marvin (65) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, October 12, 1986, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders center Don Mosebar (72) and quarterback Rusty Hilger (12) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, October 25, 1987, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) during the postseason AFC Championship home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, January 8, 1984, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown (81) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Monday, November 28, 1988, in Seattle, Wash.
Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Jay Schroeder (13) and center Bill Lewis (51) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, December 18, 1988, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders placekicker Jeff Jaeger (18) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, October 1, 1989, in Los Angeles, Calif.
The Los Angeles Raiders during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, October 1, 1989, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders tight end Trey Junkin (87) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, December 17, 1989, in Seattle, Wash.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, September 16, 1990, in Seattle, Wash.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Nick Bell (38) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, October 13, 1991, in Seattle, Wash.
Los Angeles Raiders guard Steve Wisniewski (76) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, November 17, 1991, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Anthony Smith (94) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, October 18, 1992, in Seattle, Wash.
Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Aaron Wallace (51) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, November 15, 1992, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Nick Bell (38) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, December 12, 1993, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Greg Biekert (54) and defensive tackle Jerry Ball (93) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, September 11, 1994, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Alberto White (96) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, December 18, 1994, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown (81) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, October 8, 1995, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Pat Swilling (56) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, December 17, 1995, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Greg Biekert (54) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, November 24, 1996, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Lorenzo Lynch (43) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 22, 1996, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders tight end Andrew Glover (87) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 22, 1996, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Tim Hall (45) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, October 26, 1997, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Darrell Russell (96) and defensive end Aundray Bruce (99) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 1997, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Donald Hollas (12) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome, Sunday, November 1, 1998, in Seattle, Wash.
The Oakland Raiders during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 15, 1998, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker K.D. Williams (59) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at The Kingdome , Sunday, October 3, 1999, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Sam Sword (56) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, December 5, 1999, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders tackle Lincoln Kennedy (72) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, October 22, 2000, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Tony Bryant (94) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Husky Stadium, Saturday, December 16, 2000, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, September 30, 2001, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Grady Jackson (90) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Husky Stadium, Sunday, November 11, 2001, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders running back Charlie Garner (25) rushes for a 20-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, September 8, 2002, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo (8) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field, Thursday, August 31, 2006, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison (52) and linebacker Sam Williams (54) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field, Monday, November 6, 2006, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Johnnie Lee Higgins (15) returns a punt for a 90-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field, Thursday, August 30, 2007, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Carlos Francis (82) and cornerback Marquice Cole (18) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field, Thursday, August 30, 2007, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders fullback Luke Lawton (44), linebacker Jon Alston (47), defensive back Adam Archuleta (42) and tight end Chris Wagner (43) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field, Friday, August 29, 2008, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Chris Cooper (78) during the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Thursday, September 2, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bennett (32) during the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Thursday, September 2, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, October 31, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders guard Robert Gallery (76) during the regular season home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, October 31, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Derrick Hill (98) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Friday, September 2, 2011, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders running back Mike Goodson (25) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Thursday, August 30, 2012, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Nathan Stupar (54) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Thursday, August 30, 2012, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders running back Rashad Jennings (27) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders guard Kevin Boothe (67) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at O.co Coliseum, Thursday, August 28, 2014, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Stacy McGee (92) during the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at O.co Coliseum, Thursday, August 28, 2014, in Oakland, Calif.
The Oakland Raiders line up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field, Sunday, November 2, 2014, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Brice Butler (12) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field, Sunday, November 2, 2014, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Denico Autry (96) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field, Thursday, September 3, 2015, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Rod Streater (80) goes to make a 28-yard touchdown catch during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field, Thursday, September 3, 2015, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Shelby Harris (75) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field, Thursday, September 3, 2015, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders tackle Darius Latham (75) and defensive end Jihad Ward (95) during the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Thursday, September 1, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.
The Oakland Raiders line up before the snap during the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Thursday, September 1, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Shilique Calhoun (91) during the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Thursday, September 1, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Keon Hatcher (14) during the preseason away game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field, Thursday, August 30, 2018, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, October 14, 2018, in London, Eng.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, October 14, 2018, in London, Eng.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) during the Oakland Raiders preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field, Thursday, August 29, 2019, in Seattle, Wash.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Jason Cabinda (53) during the Oakland Raiders preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field, Thursday, August 29, 2019, in Seattle, Wash.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Matt Bushman (84) during the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium, Saturday, August 14, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) ad defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium, Saturday, August 14, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) makes an 18-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Sunday, November 27, 2022, in Seattle, Wash.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) rushes during the regular season away game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Sunday, November 27, 2022, in Seattle, Wash.
