The volume on training camp buzz increased a notch with players around the league reporting back to the practice field. The Oakland Raiders still have time before their offseason action continues on July 29.
Coming into camp, rookies, developing players looking to make the 53-man roster for the first time and veterans have something to prove this summer.
Head coach Jack Del Rio encourages in-house competition before the games count in September. As a result, you can disregard last year's accomplishments and focus on who's taking advantage of their 2017 offseason audition.
As we know over the past few seasons, veteran free-agent pickups don't have a lock on a roster spot.