After a disappointing season in Jon Gruden’s first year back on the sideline, he and the Raiders will look for anything in order to improve. Most recognizable is the defensive line, mainly due to their lack of pressure on opposing quarterbacks, only posting 13 sacks last season.
Last year, Gruden and company spent a third round selection on LSU’s Arden Key. Key, a two-time All-SEC defensive end had what many would call, a disappointing rookie campaign. He was thrown immediately into the fire during his first season in the NFL, as he was asked to start 10 games after the trade of Kahlil Mack, and the dismissal of Bruce Irvin.