La pretemporada 2023 llegó a su final para los Raiders al caer por marcador de 31-16 ante los Vaqueros en el Estadio AT&T de Arlington, Texas. Este partido sirvió como una última oportunidad para que los jugadores le llenaran el ojo a la directiva y staff de coacheo de Las Vegas previo a la fecha límite para recortar la plantilla a 53 jugadores el martes, 29 de Agosto. A pesar del descalabro, el esfuerzo puesto por los elementos negro y plata durante el campo de entrenamiento y los partidos de pretemporada fue algo que dejó agradecido al entrenador en jefe Josh McDaniels.
"Aprecio la manera que nuestro equipo compitió, el esfuerzo con el que jugaron toda la pretemporada sin importar quien estuviese en el campo", declaró McDaniels. "Lo hicieron de la manera correcta y siento que nos dieron todo lo que nos pudieron dar. Sé que hay una gran evaluación que viene, pero estoy orgulloso con la manera en que salimos a pelear y estoy agradecido por ello".
Durante este partido, el novato Tyree Wilson hizo su debut en el nivel de la NFL tan solo 10 días después de haber participado en su primera práctica con los Malosos. Si bien lo hizo con jugadas limitadas durante el primer cuarto, esto sirvió como el siguiente paso durante su desarrollo tras perderse gran parte del campo de entrenamiento al estar en la lista NFI (lesiones no relacionadas al fútbol americano). Su fisicalidad y atributos naturales definitivamente le ayudaron en duelos contra los tackles ofensivos en este partido. Conforme siga avanzando vendrán más oportunidades de crecimiento sobre el emparrillado para la séptima selección del draft 2023.
"Estamos continuando el plan que tuvimos durante todo este tiempo", aseveró McDaniels sobre el proceso que el equipo ha tomado con Tyree Wilson. "El cuerpo médico nos ha dado buena dirección en cuanto qué hacer y cuándo hacerlo. Estamos intentando seguir con ello y hoy fue otro paso en la dirección correcta. El enviarlo al terreno de juego, creo que demostró un poco de lo que puede hacer. Fue un paso positivo".
Terceras oportunidades en ambos lados del balón, efectividad en la zona roja y generar pérdidas de ovoide habían sido puntos claves en las victorias de Las Vegas ante San Francisco y los Rams durante la actual pretemporada, pero no lograron hacer la misma labor contra los Vaqueros y esto les afectó en el partido. A pesar de ello hubo puntos brillantes en el juego para los Malosos como el receptor abierto Kristian Wilkerson sumando 122 yardas en 10 recepciones, mientras que Drake Thomas lideró a los Raiders en tacleadas por segundo juego consecutivo al acumular 7.
Punto y aparte es Daniel Carlson, quien anotó 3 goles de campo y un punto extra en Dallas para terminar la pretemporada con marca perfecta en sus patadas: 7 goles de campo y 9 puntos extras.
Tras ver a su hermano menor Anders conectar una patada de 57 yardas con los Empacadores de Green Bay en Lambeau Field, Carlson superó esa distancia al anotar un gol de campo de 62 yardas para cerrar la primera mitad ante los Vaqueros, es el segundo gol de campo de más de 60 yardas en la historia de los Raiders en cualquier tipo de partido (pretemporada, temporada regular o postemporada).
Carlson fue uno de tres jugadores "All Pro" para Las Vegas en la temporada 2022, dándose una noticia positiva en el caso de uno de los otros dos el sábado previo al partido. Los Raiders anunciaron que llegaron a un acuerdo por un año con Josh Jacobs, quien fue el jugador con mayor cantidad de yardas terrestres la campaña pasada.
La pretemporada le trajo noticias positivas a los Raiders como la participación de "Jimmy G" en el campo de entrenamiento y en el juego ante los Rams, el retorno de Josh Jacobs con un nuevo acuerdo, el debut de Tyree Wilson tan solo 10 días tras ser activado de la lista NFI, y más. Ahora, a la Raider Nation solo le queda esperar que llegue el 10 de Septiembre para el debut de la temporada regular ante los Broncos de Denver. Todos estamos listos para vivir ese día en dos semanas.
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Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (42) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) and defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels on the sidelines during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaquan Johnson (26) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Drake Thomas (57) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Duke Shelley (23) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Netane Muti (54) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Justin Herron (71) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu (65) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 44-yard field goal during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end George Tarlas (79) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Duke Shelley (23) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end George Tarlas (79) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the bench during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) on the bench during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) rushes for a 24-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) celebrates after rushing for a 24-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Adam Plant (52) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end George Tarlas (79) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (42) and linebacker Amari Burney (56) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Duke Shelley (23) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback David Long Jr. (28) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Adam Plant (52) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Duke Shelley (23) and linebacker Amari Burney (56) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated after kicking a 62-yard field goal during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. (84) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) goes to kick a 50-yard field goal during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Azizi Hearn (48) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56), safety Jaydon Grant (40) and defensive end George Tarlas (79) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Adam Plant (52) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (42) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha (62) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (47) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Cam Sims (81) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (47) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha (62) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (97) and defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Adam Plant (52) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Ike Brown (46) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Azizi Hearn (48) and cornerback Bryce Cosby (44) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (11) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Drake Thomas (57) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Drake Thomas (57) and cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Azizi Hearn (48) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard McClendon Curtis (63) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Darwin Thompson (30) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Darwin Thompson (30) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (14) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Doug Costin (60) during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
