The mandatory minicamp for the Las Vegas Raiders has reached virtually full participation on Day 1, bringing them one step closer to training camp.
The temperatures in southern Nevada remain elevated, as does the vitality. Many consider the offseason program to have been fruitful thus far, despite the heat.
Kolton Miller stated, “The energy, the direction, and the pieces we have incorporated this offseason are a testament to the mastery that Pete [Carroll] has exhibited in his approach to the team. The players are embracing this and are progressing well.”
“It has been a great experience, and we have accomplished a great deal. This is likely one of the most productive OTAs I have participated in,” he continued. “It is difficult; we are essentially hovering.” However, it has been exceedingly advantageous, and I am enthusiastic about our future.
The following are additional notes and quotations from the initial minicamp practice.
The Raiders’ rookie class has been evidently integrated, as numerous players have been responsible for first-team repetitions during various phases of practice. According to veterans in the locker room, Ashton Jeanty, the first-round pick, has been effectively managing his burden.
Miller described him as a dynamic and powerful running back. “He is incredibly unique in that his cuts are so smooth that he remains balanced even if he is struck.” Currently, he is unable to demonstrate his maximum potential during OTAs; however, he is highly mature off the field. He is a family man who possesses a great deal of vitality and demonstrates a high level of maturity for his age. I am thrilled to be able to block for him.
Dont’e Thornton Jr. has received numerous repetitions as an outside receiver in opposition to Tre Tucker and Jakobi Meyers. He was a consistent target for Geno Smith during practice, and he made a highly contested reception in the end zone during the red zone period.
Jakorian Bennett described the rookie receiver as “nice.” “He is 6 feet 5 inches tall and has a 40-yard dash time of 4.3 seconds, so he is capable.” However, he will persist in refining it and providing us with substantial assistance.
During the red zone period, rookie cornerback Darien Porter was observed shadowing Meyers, the team’s #1 wide receiver. Tom McMahon, the special teams coordinator, also anticipates that Porter will have a significant impact on the kicking game. He cites Porter’s nearly 1,000 special teams reps during his six-year tenure at Iowa State.
McMahon stated, “When you have played for six years in college and have accumulated that many reps, it is a form of practice, and he plays with speed.” “He is a significant player who plays at an extremely high speed.” He is meticulous and possesses a multitude of [traits] that we are unable to impart.
Maxx Crosby consistently applied pressure to Smith, and newly inked safety Jeremy Chinn recorded several successful pass breakups, including one in the end zone against All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers.
Zamir White appears to have lost some weight, despite the fact that Jeanty will continue to garner the preponderance of headlines from the backfield. It’s still too early too tell how much he’s progressed without pads on, but he seems to be heading in the right direction with the competition that’s been added to the running back room this offseason.
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