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The Las Vegas Raiders have added quite a lot of new gamers this offseason and which means quite a lot of new jerseys. Most lately, the workforce wrapped up the NFL Draft and chosen seven extra gamers who will compete for roster spots. The Raiders lately revealed every quantity the gamers will put on.
Thrilling new broad receiver Henry Ruggs will follow quantity 11, which was the quantity he wore in faculty. Damon Arnette wore quantity three in faculty, however he’s switched it up and can put on quantity 20 within the execs. Daryl Worley most lately wore that quantity for the Raiders, however he’s off to play with the Dallas Cowboys.
Third rounder Lynn Bowden Jr. will don the quantity 33 on his jersey. Bryan Edwards is taking Amari Cooper’s previous quantity by sporting 89 on his jersey. Tanner Muse will probably be sporting quantity 55 and John Simpson will put on quantity 76, the identical quantity as the nice Steve Wisniewski. The final draft choose Amik Robertson will put on quantity 41.
Cory Littleton Takes Unconventional Quantity for LB
The Raiders didn’t cease the jersey quantity reveals with the rookies as in addition they gave the numbers for the brand new free-agent signees.
Linebacker Cory Littleton was the workforce’s largest free-agent signing and he picked an unconventional quantity to put on. He’ll put on quantity 42 – the identical quantity as NFL legend Ronnie Lott, who performed with the Raiders for a quick time. Most lately, Karl Joseph donned the quantity. Nick Kwiatkoski may even be one of many uncommon linebackers to put on a quantity within the 40s by sporting quantity 44.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota will probably be sticking with quantity eight. He’s been sporting the identical quantity since faculty. Jason Witten may even be sticking together with his longtime quantity at 82. You possibly can view the remainder of the brand new jersey numbers right here.
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NFL Exec Query if Raiders Have Completed Sufficient on Protection
In free company, the Raiders had a transparent purpose of upgrading their linebacker corps and defensive position. They had been capable of that with a number of stable additions. Within the draft, it was clear the workforce wished so as to add some playmakers they usually did that early on. Whereas the Raiders have actually gotten higher at nearly each place group, not everyone thinks the workforce did sufficient to repair their protection this offseason.
“(Henry) Ruggs is ok as a result of he’s clear, he’s a pace man, however three receivers early?” an evaluator stated, per Mike Sando of The Athletic. “Edwards is a stable choose if wholesome. I’m certain the mad scientist in (Jon) Gruden is worked up about Wildcat prospects with Bowden or probably three guys that may throw on the similar time with (Marcus Mariota) and Bowden in the identical backfield with (Derek) Carr, however I’m undecided about constructing depth on the roster. Are you placing all of your eggs within the Nick Kwiatkoski/Cory Littleton basket on protection?”
Sure, the Raiders went a bit of loopy on offense early within the draft, however they spent most of their free-agent cash on protection. They’ll’t simply fully ignore the offense within the offseason. Particularly for the reason that offense was unimpressive in direction of the top of the season. It will’ve been good to see the workforce choose up a security within the draft, nevertheless it’s arduous to argue with their technique this offseason.
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