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Monday

I was planning on shooting the 1st episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network podcast today but having some technical difficulties with the setup We’ll figure it out over the weekend and drop the first episode on Monday after the #Raiders throw the pads on for the first time…

#Raiders add to the DL room

The pass blocking question is a real thing…Mostert talked about how difficult that is for young backs today I don’t think he ll have any issues in the passing game though. He’s got good hands and led the country in receiving yards by a RB in 2023 at Boise St. Chip also…

#Raiders coach Pete Carroll on the move to release DL Christian Wilkins “I think there was no clear path to his return so we just had to move on”

#Raiders coach Pete Carroll said LB Germaine Pratt is dealing with a little bit of a tight hamstring (didn’t make it sound serious) Mentioned it because they’re taking it easy on him to get him to the 5th practice fully healthy

#Raiders coach Pete Carroll has stressed many times that he’s not afraid to play young guys With that in mind he’s really stressing getting them opportunities in practice to see them/how they handle that competition

Pratt has looked good too…I don’t think he meant as a full time starter or anything like that. (At least right now) It feels like it’s going to be more packages for the two of them It’s also super early so we can’t read too much into the 1s/2s etc.

#Raiders coach Pete Carroll was real complimentary of Jonah Laulu and Tyree Wilson Likes what he’s seen from both guys and says they’re in the mix Also said he’s expecting a lot from Tyree

The coverage downfield by the #Raiders 1st team D has been pretty good in team sessions at forcing Geno to hold onto the ball and buy time He’s also not afraid to tuck it and run…just did for a score

It’s nothing new but Tyree Wilson is getting some reps with the one’s at three-technique too #Raiders

LOTS of team 1s vs. 1s today for the #Raiders They had been doing a lot of 1s vs. 2s through the first couple days

Much better outing for the offense in the 2nd redzone team session (1v1) Geno was on point 🎯 Dropped it in the bucket to Tucker on a corner for the TD then scrambled and found Mayer for a TD on the next play #Raiders

Geno’s pocket presence on this second RZ team session 🔥 #Raiders

They’re going 1s vs. 1s in the redzone and the defense just won the first round No pads so take it as you wish but the pass rush was a difference maker Lonnie Johnson Jr. also jumped an out route for a would be pick six #Raiders