Tras el final de la pretemporada, el entrenador Pete Carroll se dirigió a los medios de comunicación por última vez antes de que se anuncie la lista de 53 jugadores de los Raiders.
No sólo habrá que tomar decisiones difíciles, sino que Carroll confirmó que el quarterback Aidan O'Connell se fracturó la muñeca el sábado contra los Arizona Cardinals y estará fuera entre seis y ocho semanas.
Aquí un vistazo a lo que Carroll dijo con respecto al equipo el domingo por la tarde.
Sobre sus expectativas para cualquier quarterback que se incorpore:
"Todas las posibilidades están disponibles ahora mismo. Quiero decir, vengan de donde vengan, y estamos buscando por todas partes para ver si podemos encontrar al que mejor se adapte a nosotros. Así que, si no te importa, no voy a decir exactamente lo que estamos buscando, para no enseñar nuestra mano, pero quiero a alguien que haya jugado. Eso es lo importante, un tipo con experiencia es muy importante para mí"
Lo más positivo de la pretemporada:
"Se han esforzado mucho por jugar duro, y nos hemos comprometido a dar un gran esfuerzo cada vez que salimos. Y eso, en todas las filas de jugadores, se ha demostrado. El mensaje de los directivos del equipo les está llegando".
Sobre las posiciones con mayor profundidad de cara a los recortes de plantilla:
"Creo que la posición de ala cerrada salta a la vista. Me gusta mucho ese puesto. Tenemos muchos corredores que han jugado bien con nosotros. El puesto de apostador ha demostrado que tenemos una gran variedad de tipos y estilos de jugadores con los que podemos hacer cosas diferentes. La posición de safety también lo ha demostrado, y el hecho de que Jamal [Adams] pueda jugar en la posición de safety pero desde la perspectiva de un apoyador es una característica especial que tenemos. Creo que nuestros esquineros han jugado de forma muy consistente en cuanto a técnica y esquema, lo que les pedimos que hagan. ... Creo que podríamos rotar a los chicos allí y estar cómodos. Esos son los puntos que saltan a la vista".
Sobre el primer equipo ofensivo y defensivo de los Raiders en pretemporada:
"Han hecho lo que tenían que hacer. Han anotado touchdowns, les han quitado el balón a nuestros rivales, los han frenado con contundencia y hemos dado la impresión de estar motivados cuando jugamos. Y eso es, para mí, algo muy, muy bueno. Muchos de los chicos que han jugado estos partidos no seguirán jugando, y los titulares en ambos lados no han jugado mucho, pero han sido capaces de salir, prepararse para los partidos y demostrar que están listos. Me siento muy bien al respecto. Creo que vamos a ser capaces de estar a la altura, y me entusiasma saber que, vayamos donde vayamos y juguemos contra quien juguemos, nuestros chicos van a ser capaces de estar a la altura".
Sobre la pretemporada de Cam Miller:
"Es sólo un chico con gran potencial, y ha logrado algunas buenas jugadas, y él es duro y tiene la habilidad para ocupar el lugar, pero sólo necesita una tonelada de jugadas. Nos gustaría ganar la mayor cantidad de tiempo posible con él ".
Sobre el novato Greedy Vance:
"Él es un generador de jugadas. La semana pasada volví a ver sus videos colegiales solo para confirmar si estoy viendo lo mismo aquí que lo que se vió en la universidad. Y es muy agresivo, un jugador muy intuitivo, toma sus oportunidades. Eso es lo que ha demostrado durante los entrenamientos. Ha hecho grandes jugadas y es un excelente competidor, por lo que nos ha encantado lo que ha mostrado".
Sobre nuestra selección de tercera ronda Darien Porter:
"Ha hecho un gran trabajo. Ha aprendido mucho acerca del fútbol americano. Lo hemos desafiado de diferentes maneras, y me decepcionó que no pudo hacer una jugada en la anotación, porque era una jugada de zona que pudimos haber logrado. Esto muestra un poco de su falta de experiencia allí, pero ha hecho un buen trabajo. Ha estado trabajando muy duro. De igual manera, nos ha ayudado en equipos especiales. Definitivamente está compitiendo por minutos de juego".
Sobre la competencia en la posición de guardia derecho:
"Pienso que en este momento JPJ (Jackson Powers-Johnson) ha tomado mucho más tiempo con los jugadores que estarán en el primer partido, pero estamos fascinados de tener a Alex (Cappa), quien puede jugar, cubrirnos, darnos un liderazgo excepcional, comunicación y todo eso, a pesar de su lesión. Eso no tiene nada que ver con lo otro. Me siento afortunado de tenerlo con nosotros, pero a estas alturas, sí creo que JPJ tiene un poco de ventaja y Alex tendrá que seguir luchando. Siempre estamos compitiendo, así que no hay que dar nada por hecho".
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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll arrives to the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) arrives to the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives to the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) arrives to the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) arrives to the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) arrives to the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Jamal Adams (33) arrives to the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) arrives to the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (35) arrives to the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) and defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (90) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tackle Gottlieb Ayedze (72) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (86) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) and cornerback Greedy Vance (41) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marquez Callaway (15) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) runs down the tunnel before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (90) and defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68) run down the tunnel before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (47) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

The Las Vegas Raiders wait to be introduced onto the field before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) as the team is introduced onto the field before their preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) on the sidelines before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) on the sidelines before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tommy Mellott (19) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Matt Jones (42) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26), defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95), safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20), wide receiver Jack Bech (18) and guard Alex Cappa (65) walk out to the center of the field for the coin toss before the preseason away game against the the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26), defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95), safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20), wide receiver Jack Bech (18) and guard Alex Cappa (65) during the coin toss before the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) blocks during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) blocks during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) rushes during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) celebrates after making a 17-yard touchdown catch during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) celebrates with center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) after making a 17-yard touchdown catch during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) celebrates after making a 17-yard touchdown catch during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) and safety Chris Smith II (29) make a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88), linebacker Amari Gainer (53), cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) and defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (90) make a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) defends during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) rushes during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) goes for a catch for a punt return during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) returns a kickoff during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) rushes during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) rushes during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) and defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) make a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) celebrates after making a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) and defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) make a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Jamal Adams (33) breaks up a pass during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) rushes during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) defends during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) rushes during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders guard Atonio Mafi (56) and center Will Putnam (67) block during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Zach Carter (93) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Andre Carter II (99) pressures the quarterback during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) sacks the quarterback during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) sacks the quarterback during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Collin Johnson (17) blocks during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Matt Jones (42), safety Trey Taylor (37) and long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) make a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (90) defends during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tommy Mellott (19) returns a punt during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Collin Johnson (17) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Collin Johnson (17) celebrates after making a first down during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) hands the ball off to running back Dylan Laube (23) during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) celebrates after making a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) and safety Trey Taylor (37) make a tackle during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) on the field during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jah Joyner (59) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Andre Carter II (99) sacks the quarterback during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Andre Carter II (99) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Zach Carter (93) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) receives the snap during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marquez Callaway (15) on the bench during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) and quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) on the bench during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) lines up before the snap during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) passes during the preseason away game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.