The Oakland Raiders linebacker core was one of the weaknesses on a defensive unit that lacked many strengths, to begin with. But Oakland clearly recognized it as a point of emphasis this offseason and brought in an influx of new talent.
The likes of Vontaze Burfict and Brandon Marshall will join 2018 holdover Tahir Whitehead as the team’s three projected starters in the base 4-3 package. However, the trio will each be 29-years-old this upcoming season and aren’t getting any younger.
While each has played at a pretty high level in the past, it’s also clear that their best years are behind them.