Cada temporada es Ășnica y este año con un nuevo coordinador defensivo y muchas caras nuevas en la defensiva, la versiĂłn defensiva del 2018 ya es bastante diferente en comparaciĂłn al año pasado.
Aun asĂ, despues de quedar clasificados en 23vo lugar en defensiva total en el 2017, Gruden buscarĂĄn ser mejores este año y a pesar de ser solo el primer dĂa, Bruce Irvin y compañĂa definieron el tenor desde el principio.
Desde pases desviados hasta intercepciones y una presiĂłn constante, la defensiva dio su mejor esfuerzo en el primer dĂa.
"Me agrada nuestra defensiva," dijo Gruden después de la practica. "Me gusta lo que estamos haciendo. Nuestro coordinador defensivo es muy bueno. Crea muchas complicaciones. Bruce Irvin estå jugando en su posición natural en cada jugada y creo que es un excelente jugador. Hemos mejorado nuestra presión interna. Hemos añadido presencia veterana. A algunos no les gusta, pero me agrada Derrick Johnson, me agrada Marcus Gilchrist, me agradan los jugadores que saben lo que estamos haciendo, Leon Hall, Reggie Nelson, Emmanuel Lamur, ellos saben el esquema defensivo al igual que Guenther. Son unos cuantos y nos van a complicar un poco las cosas las próximas semanas.
Gruden aludiĂł al hecho de que la defensiva, asĂ como la mayorĂa del equipo fue reforzado durante el receso de temporada y gran parte de ello se enfocĂł en la contrataciĂłn de varios veteranos por parte de los Raiders.
Gruden también mencionó que el hecho de contratar jugadores veteranos no fue del agrado de muchos en la NFL, pero él y Reggie McKenzie estån tranquilos con el equipo que han conformado, incluyendo la influencia positiva que los veteranos tendrån sobre los jugadores jóvenes del equipo.
"Trajo veteranos por algo; tĂ©menos experiencia," dijo el apoyador Tahir Whitehead. "Hemos jugado este deporte. Tememos tiempo haciĂ©ndolo. No es nuestra primera temporada asi que definitivamente es necesario tener esa mezcla de veteranos y novatos, por que al final del dĂa creo que la experiencia por si sola ayuda mucho y cuando tienes jugadores que ya han pasado por algo y que han jugado el deporte, ayuda a todo el equipo."
No es raro que la defensiva tenga un poco de ventaja sobre la ofensiva en el inicio del campamento. Derek Carr y la ofensiva tendrĂĄ su oportunidad de dominar, pero saben que con Paul Guenther como responsable de la defensiva, nada serĂĄ sencillo durante la temporada.
"Cuando enfrentas a Guenther sabes que no te darĂĄ nada fĂĄcil," dijo Carr. "Tienes que ganĂĄrtelo y solo en el aspecto mental para tratar de descifrarlo Gruden y yo tratamos de distraerlo, de afectar su sueño o estropear sus comidas. Eso es lo que tratamos cada dĂa. Me encanta esa mentalidad. Gruden me estĂĄ presionando todo el tiempo inculcandome eso. Ganarle todos los dĂas. Creo que quiere que lo humille en el proceso de ser possible. Esa pequeña rivalidad, ese pequeño esfuerzo extra es similar. Pero en la cena nos verĂĄn a los tres juntos, somos un equipo, pero definitivamente nos ayuda para prepararnos para la temporada. Preguntale a cualquier mariscal en la NFL, el entrenador Guenther es uno de los mejores en la NFL y pocos se le acercan, te hace pensar mĂĄs que nadie. Es uno de los mejores y me agrada que este aquĂ."
Reporte de Lesionados
P.J. Hall, Donald Penn y Eddie Vanderdoes siguen en la lista de jugadores activos fĂsicamente incapaces de participar. Gruden comentĂł que Hall tiene un estirĂłn del pectoral
Notable:
-Después de la pråctica, los Raiders enlistaron a Khalil Mack y Vadal Alexander en la Reserva/Sin Reportar. Ninguno de los dos cuenta como parte del plantel de 90 jugadores.
-El dĂa fue de la defensiva y el jugador sobresaliente fue Bruce Irvin. Aparte de interceptar un balĂłn y devolverlo hasta las diagonales, tambiĂ©n forzĂł un balĂłn perdido.
-No solo la defensiva tuvo un buen dĂa. No hay que olvidar la lĂnea ofensiva. No puede haber mejor trio interno que Kelechi Osemele, Rodney Hudson y Gabe Jackson y el viernes los tres tuvieron un buen inicio. Sorprende la ligereza con la que se desplazan.
- Pareciera que todo lo que hace Amari Cooper es fĂĄcil. Hace sus rutas con fluidez y cuando atrapa el balĂłn es de una manera muy natural. "Coop" cumpliĂł con la expectativa el primer dĂa y se espera que eso sea una constante durante el 2018."
-Algo mĂĄs que sobresaliĂł fue la intensidad de la defensiva. Ya fuera Emmanuel Lamur, Derrick Johnson o alguno otro de los jugadores en la secundaria, todo el grupo en si habla y mucho.
ÂżQue sigue?
El Plata y Negro practicarĂĄn el sĂĄbado en el Memorial Stadium de Napa, y el domingo serĂĄ la primera practica con hombreras del campamento.
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Oakland Raiders wide receiver and return specialist Dwayne Harris (17) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (12) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Saeed Blacknall (80) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin (28) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Jason Cabinda (46) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders tight end Lee Smith (86) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive line coach Tom Cable and center Cameron Hunt (63) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive line coach Mike Trgovac and defensive lineman Shakir Soto (64) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia and punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders quarterback EJ Manuel (3) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders tight end Marcus Baugh (83) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson (27) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders long snapper Andrew DePaola (48), placekicker Giorgio Tavecchio (2), and punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive end James Cowser (47) and linebackers coach David Lippincott on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) and cornerback Antonio Hamilton (32) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive end Fadol Brown (95) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive guard Gabe Jackson (66) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Frostee Rucker (98) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Jylan Ware (69) and offensive line coach Tom Cable on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle David Sharpe (71) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55), defensive back Shaquille Richardson (39), linebacker Azeem Victor (57), and defensive back Antonio Hamilton (32) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (77) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders safety Marcus Gilchrist (31) and wide receiver Jordy Nelson (82) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Kyle Wilber (58) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley and cornerback Daryl Worley (36) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ryan Switzer (15) and cornerback Leon Hall (29) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) and running back Marshawn Lynch (24) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive end James Cowser (47) and linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) and linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders cornerback Nick Nelson (38), wide receiver Isaac Whitney (19), and cornerback Leon Hall (29) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) and quarterback Connor Cook (18) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.

Oakland Raiders players and coaches on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.
























