Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was all smiles after his team's 34-17 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.
The veteran signal-caller told reporters after the game it "felt good to knock some of the rust off" in his first game action since last December. He added it even "felt good" to absorb some contact in the pocket and get accustomed to that again.
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Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels echoed how there can be a benefit to having a surefire starter take a few lumps before the season opener.