ALAMEDA -– The Raiders imported cornerback Sean Smith from Kansas City to help their struggling secondary. If he stays healthy, that will surely happen.
His presence may have an ancillary benefit, one that will help the offense out as well. He’s regularly lined up against young receiver Amari Cooper, and the pair has waged solid battles during the offseason program.
“Sean is a really talented player, and he’s really smart,” Cooper said after Wednesday’s minicamp practice. “It’s like a chess game out there. It’s fun.”
Smith blanketed Cooper in a Tuesday route, where Derek Carr’s pass fell helplessly to the turf.