When the Oakland Raiders signed Kelechi Osemele to one of the richest offensive line contracts of all-time this offseason, most speculated and wondered where offensive line coach Mike Tice would slot Osemele on the Raiders offensive line. Would Osemele play left tackle? Would he play left guard? How would it impact returning left tackle Donald Penn and left guard Gabe Jackson’s status with the Raiders?
Those questions were answered well before training camp as Penn signed a deal to stay in Oakland, Osemele was slotted in his natural position at left guard and it was announced that the Raiders would be asking the young Jackson to make the move to the right side.