As the Las Vegas Raiders held Day 2 of minicamp in Henderson, Nevada, both sides of the ball continued to make plays. While there was ample offensive firepower to go around at the beginning of team period, the defense picked things in the later stretch.
At the end of the day, it's all about competition.
"I've been taking advantage of the OTAs and everything, the phases, to just come here and work my butt off and just show them that I'm committed, I'm bought in and I appreciate the process," linebacker Devin White said. "It ain't nothing like the process. You start from the bottom, and then you try to work your way up to the top."
Here are some other notes and quotes from the second minicamp practice.
- Geno Smith continued to impress with his accuracy, connecting with his offensive weapons for a few touchdowns in team period. He linked up with tight ends Michael Mayer and Qadir Ismail for a few scores, as well as receiver Jakobi Meyers on a perfectly placed ball in the back of the end zone.
- "The guy really is about his craft," Adam Butler said about Smith after Wednesday's practice. "I mean, every day he's got some amazing pass where I'm like, 'S**t!' It's crazy. I'm just excited to see him do it in the game."
- One of the unsung performers from Wednesday's practice was receiver Collin Johnson, who caught a few passes from multiple quarterbacks. Johnson signed with the Raiders in May, originally selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He's appeared in 38 career games, recording 31 receptions for 394 yards and two touchdowns.
- While several rookies made an impression, Jack Bech joined the party with an impressive showing Wednesday morning. His route running abilities shined in his reps, seemingly finding ways to get open in the middle of the field throughout the day.
- The defense came away with three interceptions Wednesday, two made by Darnay Holmes. The former New York Giants cornerback has four career picks and appeared in 16 games last season for the Silver and Black.
- The highlight reel play of the defense came from none other than Maxx Crosby. The edge rusher made the perfect read at the line of scrimmage on a screen pass in the backfield. He caught the ball in stride, high stepping to the end zone with teammates joining in to celebrate.
- "I was right next to him. And, you know what, truthfully, we both knew it was coming," Butler said of the interception. "We knew it was coming. ... I mean, how many times has he stopped the screen where he's batted it down, or tipped the ball, or whatever on screenplays. He's got 100 million of those, and that's just what he does. I'm glad he finally caught one this time."
- "The crazy thing, if y'all [were] watching individual, we were working on that drill," Tyree Wilson added about Crosby's pick. "Practice is reality, so when you practice something, he's always special, he's always batting it down. And we worked it today, and he had to pick for a touchdown."
View the best photos from the Raiders' second day of mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center Will Putnam (67) before mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (92) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Andre Carter II (99) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kyle Philips (15) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Mello Dotson (35) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (90) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Mello Dotson (35) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kyle Philips (15) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith (83) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) and linebacker Devin White (45) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
A Las Vegas Raiders helmet on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive assistant/linebackers coach Ty McKenzie on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback John Humphrey (39) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Laki Tasi (79) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Charles Grant (60) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center Jarrod Hufford (64) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and safety Jeremy Chinn (11) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) and running back Raheem Mostert (31) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders athletic trainer and director of sports medicine administration Scott Touchet on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Mello Dotson (35) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Laki Tasi (79) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback John Humphrey (39) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Mello Dotson (35) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (33) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and running back Zamir White (3) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Collin Johnson (17) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and running back Raheem Mostert (31) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Laki Tasi (79) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (33) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kyle Philips (15) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive quality control coach Kyle Fuller on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders run game coordinator/offensive line coach Brennan Carroll on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard and Head Coach Pete Carroll on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough and running back Ashton Jeanty (2) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) and wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18), cornerback Dairen Porter (26), guard Caleb Rogers (76) and linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) on the field for mandatory minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
