The Las Vegas Raiders offense has been getting some buzz, because the potential for what this group can accomplish could be very excessive. It’s not simply the ability positions that bought a lift, both. The offensive line ought to be improved as properly, with rookie second-round decide Jackson Powers-Johnson anticipated to make a big effect instantly.
A consensus All-American and the winner of the Rimington Award in 2023 on the College of Oregon, Powers-Johnson is already slotted in because the Raiders beginning left guard subsequent to Kolton Miller. And he isn’t simply able to make an influence on the sector, he’s already embracing being a part of the Raiders fandom.
The rookie lately spoke on this, calling Raiders followers the perfect within the league and believing his ‘psycho’ mentality on the sector matches proper in with how loopy Raiders followers are identified to be, through Raiders’ official Instagram:
“I’m so excited. The most effective followers within the league. I wish to play like a psycho on the sector and to have followers throughout the sector which can be simply as psycho as you? I adore it. Deliver it. I match proper in.”
That type of play actually matches completely with what the Raiders are all about and what the followers like to embrace. It additionally matches in with the type of play head coach Antonio Pierce needs for this group, which is a bodily, hard-nosed one through which successful within the trenches is crucial.
The Raiders and their followers are hungry for this group to get again into the playoffs and change into a real contender. This fan base is well-known for being one of the passionate and rabid in all of sports activities and somebody like Powers-Johnson appeals to that in each means.
There was a variety of discuss what this Raiders offense could be, but when the offensive line can’t maintain up, what the ability place gamers are able to gained’t matter. Powers-Johnson ought to assist immensely in that regard and appears poised to be a fan favourite in a short time.
Davante Adams believes Raiders have ‘harmful weapons’
The Raiders’ prime participant on offense is undoubtedly star vast receiver Davante Adams, and he’s enthusiastic about what he sees from the group to this point in offseason exercises.
Adams says that the Raiders have a variety of ‘harmful weapons’ on each side of the ball whereas including that there’s glorious competitors all through the roster. Adams feels everyone seems to be pushing each other and that may solely make the group higher.