When the Oakland Raiders hired Brentson Buckner for the 2019 NFL season, it seemed like a perfect fit. Buckner, who grew up a Raiders fan, got right to work, instilling incredible work ethic in his players, and really turned around a group that was a laughingstock the year before.
Not only did Buckner more than double the Raiders sack total from 2018, going from 13 to 32, but he also had them playing at a high level against the run. This was a top-10 defense against the run in 2019, and he made it work with mostly young players like Clelin Ferrell, P.