Después de dos días llenos de energía e intensidad, los Oakland Raiders y los Detroit Lions terminaron sus practicas conjuntas.
Se enfrentarán de nuevo el viernes en la noche en el Coliseo de Oakland en lo que será el inicio de la pretemporada para ambos equipos. Pero antes repasemos lo más sobresaliente de las practicas mancomunadas con Detroit.
Durante los dos días, Derek Carr jugó como se esperaba ante un equipo contrario y aunque no veremos mucho de él en el partido del viernes, parece estar listo para la temporada.
Los linieros defensivos novatos, Maurice Hurst y P.J. Hall también sobresalieron durante los últimos dos días. En conjunto con Justin Ellis y Mario Edwards Jr., harán buena mancuerna en el interior de la línea defensiva para presionar al mariscal contrario. Algo que les ha faltado los últimos años.
Jared Cook y Derek Carrier, en particular el miércoles, complicaron a la defensiva de los Lions al encontrarse en su mayoría libres en el campo abierto, sobretodo ante los apoyadores.
Otro jugador que sin duda llamó la atención en los últimos dos días fue el mariscal Connor Cook.
En vísperas de su tercera temporada con los Raiders, Cook de nuevo se encuentra en un duelo con EJ Manuel por el puesto de primer sustituto detrás de Derek Carr y en base a su desempeño en la sesión del miércoles, demostró su habilidad para manejar la segunda ofensiva de forma convincente al movilizarlos en contra de los Lions.
"Ha mejorado mucho," dijo Gruden respecto a Cook después de la sesión del miércoles. "Desde que llegó a Napa no perdido el balón y ha tomado buenas decisiones. Cambio la jugada en dos o tres ocasiones y resultaron. Lanzó pases cortos, a media y larga distancia de manera precisa y demostrado tener buen control y el viernes será una buena prueba para él ya que jugará bastante."
Hablando de los pases largos de Cook, el egresado de Michigan State demostró que en efecto puede lanzar pases largos cuando conectó con Martavis Bryant en un pase largo pegado a la banda.
Cook fue titular por primera ocasión en la ronda de comodines del 2016 ante los Houston Texans, convirtiéndose en el primer mariscal en la historia de la NFL en tener su primer partido como titular en la postemporada. Sin embargo, el año pasado fue el tercer mariscal en el orden y no tuvo participación alguna en la temporada regular
Para el 2018, Cook técnicamente es el segundo en la lista y parece que tendrá todas las facilidades de quedarse con ese puesto, empezando con el partido del viernes.
"Connor ha sido genial," dijo Carr. "Ahora es más efusivo, en particular con los grupos con los que más participa. Obviamente cuando estamos los titulares, tenemos nuestro modo e intensidad propia, pero cuando ves a EJ Manuel y Cook jugar, el nivel de intensidad no cambia. Se tiene que mantener igual para todo el equipo y eso es importante. Ha estado aprendiendo mucho. Creo que se esta convirtiendo en un muy buen jugador y creo que tiene un buen futuro. En serio."
Reporte de Lesionados:
Al igual que ayer, sin novedad.
Sin embargo, Arden Key y Nicholas Morrow no pudieron participar el miércoles después de si hacerlo el martes.
También Seth Roberts y Obi Melifonwu estuvieron inactivos.
Notable:
- Se notó más intensidad en el campo. Ambos equipos tenían mas ímpetu y eso propició que en algún momento hubiera unos empujones, sin embargo, en su mayoría ambas escuadras estuvieron bien portadas.
- Pobre DeShawn Shead… Amari Cooper es otro jugador que sobresalió en las ultimas 48 horas y en uno de los periodos de uno contra uno, "Coop" mangoneo al defensivo de Detroit, dejándolo atrás en un par de rutas bien trazadas.
- Pharaoh Brown, el #81 fue un factor ofensivo el miércoles al llegar a las diagonales en dos ocasiones en contra de los Lions.
- Ya mencionamos a Derek Carrier, aun así, hay que resaltar que sus múltiples talentos, apoyando en protección de pase y como viable opción de receptor para la ofensiva.
- Tahir Whitehead disfrutó de dos buenos días practicando en contra de su ex equipo. El apoyador ha demostrado su versatilidad durante todo el campamento y disfrutó de un grato momento el miércoles al desviar un pase intencionado al ala cerrada Luke Wilson.
- Antonio Hamilton defendió dos pases en jugadas consecutivas el miércoles en contra de los Lions. Esperemos también lo haga el viernes en el partido ante ellos.
¿Que Dijo?
"Martavis no es un buen talento, es un gran talento y vamos a seguir involucrándolo en la ofensiva. Hoy demostró de lo que creo que es capaz." -Head Coach Jon Gruden al comentar cobre el receptor Martavis Bryant.
El Lado Amable:
Fue muy entretenido ver a Marshawn Lynch practicar con calcetines con su propia cara de adorno.
Nunca cambies, Beast Mode, nunca cambies.
¿Que Sigue?
El Plata y Negro tendrán una practica ligera el jueves como ultimo preparativo antes de iniciar la pretemporada el viernes en contra de los Detroit Lions en el Coliseo de Oakland
Por fin llegó el football. ¡A disfrutar!
Take a look at photos as the Raiders hit the practice field in Napa, CA for day eleven of training camp practice.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (12) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 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, Wednesday, August 8, 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, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders alumnus Rich Gannon talking to Raiders play-by-play announcer Brent Musburger on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders kicker Mike Nugent (6) and kicker Eddy Piñeiro (9) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
ESPN and CBS play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins, Oakland Raiders alumnus Matt Millen, and Raiders play-by-play announcer Brent Musburger on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie talking to alumnus Rich Gannon, Matt Millen on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders with owner Mark Davis, head coach Jon Gruden, and alumnus James Jones on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Rashaan Melvin (22) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders tight end Marcus Baugh (83) with a Detroit Lions player behind him on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Justin Ellis (78) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver and return specialist Dwayne Harris (17) with a Detroit Lions player with him on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Nick Nelson (38) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) with Detroit Lions player (41) strong safety Rolan Mullingan on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) with Detroit Lions player (47) free safety Tracy Walker on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders safety Shalom Luani (26) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Tank Carradine (96) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) with Detroit Lions player on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle PJ Hall (92) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (77) with Detroit Lions player (58) defensive end Alex Barrett on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) with Detroit Lions player (91) defensive tackle A'shawn Robinson on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders safety Reggie Nelson (27) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (36) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Leon Hall (29) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive tackle David Sharpe (71) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders kicker Eddy Pi–eiro (9) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders safety Erik Harris (25), strong safety Karl Joseph (42), and linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Shareece Wright (35) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (12) with wide receiver Johnny Holton (16) celebrating on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders running back Chris Warren (34) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) with Detroit Lions on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders tight end Paul Butler (84) with Detroit Lions (41) strong safety Rolan Mulligan on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Keon Hatcher (14) with Detroit Lions (41) strong safety Rolan Mulligan on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Griff Whalen (13) makes a play with Detroit Lions on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Shilique Calhoun (91) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders fans enjoy the the view of players and coaches on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) celebrates with offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (54) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 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, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) on the field with military for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) signs autographs for fans after practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) on the field with military for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) and Oakland Raiders linebacker Kyle Wilber (58) with military on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field with media for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
