Henderson, Nev .– As 2020 approaches, the Las Vegas Raiders have plenty of reason to be optimistic.
Jon Gruden is a proven product, and Mike Moyock’s transition from the NFL Draft genius on television to the top management offices has been seamless.
So today, we discuss the top three reasons for optimism in 2020.
No. 1: Health – The Oakland Raiders were bitten by an injury. It was so bad at times that you could almost see Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock wondering who would be available to play while developing a game plan with glue and tape.
The Raiders propped up the list last year when injuries piled up and were exposed for lack of depth.
When the Raiders enter 2020, they are healthy and have accumulated talent that makes them a real threat. The most significant difference between contenders and suitors is depth. Every team has injuries. Some suffer injuries due to depth. In 2020, the Raiders are part of the haves and not the have-nots in the NFL.
No. 2: The Offensive Line: The 2020 Raiders enter the season with the best offensive line in professional football. Add to their depth, and now they become a legitimate threat every week. Championships are won on the line of scrimmage. The Raiders’ offensive line is tough, nasty, cruel, and aggressive. No team on the Raiders’ 2020 calendar will be salivating to face them.
Number 3: Jon GrudenIn the past two years, Gruden has received criticism from people who don’t know the game. He had to make decisions that didn’t work, but it wasn’t his fault that the Raiders didn’t have the gun. They had to use a mosaic approach. Gruden did not forget how to train and is a top coach. Now that he has the weapons to do what he can do what he wants, he’s a sure contender for the Coach of the Year 2020.
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