The Raiders secondary thought they “made a statement” Sunday in a 17-10 win at Tennessee, according to safety Reggie Nelson.
Any statements this Sunday in Baltimore will again come on the field, and not verbalized, as Oakland is getting ready for Ravens receiver Steve Smith’s best. And all the trash talk that comes with it.
“I think he’s the king of that,” Nelson said.
Smith had 10 catches for 150 yards in last year’s game against Oakland, and ranks 10th in NFL history with 14,102 yards. But he is best known for cutting off defensive backs at the knees verbally.