ESPN's John Clayton Takes Over Raiders Twitter With Practice Observations

Aug 02, 2015 at 04:59 PM

Things really got going in Napa Sunday as the Raiders put on the pads for the first time of training camp. It was a great opportunity to kick things up a gear and to learn more about the 2015 Raiders team.

ESPN's John Clayton was on-hand for practice and joined the Raiders for a Twitter takeover in which he tweeted out his observations from practice and answered fan questions. The following is the collection of tweets from the takeover – see what he had to say:

This group looks a lot bigger at WR -- that's a good thing from the smaller guys in recent years. - JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Seems to be a more concerted effort to get bigger at wide receiver. - JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

More athleticism at the tight end position as well. -JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Speaking of height, Steven Clark is one tall punter at 6' 6" - JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Tall can be a good thing, but I don't know if that's enough to beat out Marquette King. King gets good hang time and distance. - JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Michael Crabtree continues to have ANOTHER good day. - JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Derek Carr is having a good day throwing the football. - JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Amazing to see that Charles Woodson doesn't seem to age after all these years. Very much like Rod Woodson. - JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Very fascinating to see Amari Cooper back returning punts. Pro Bowl potential wide receiver, see where they use him. - JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Compared to last year, Derek Carr looks better at finding 2nd and 3rd receivers under pressure. - JC
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

I don't know if he's a steal, but he's been the talk of camp. Not a surprise from such a high draft pick. - JC https://t.co/3GRJAuUtlJ
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Talking to a lot of people who seem to think Murray is a stud. I'm very excited to see him in practice. - JC https://t.co/2ll99vsh11
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

The offensive line is deeper than it has been in recent years, but there are still questions there. - JC https://t.co/mXKqNsxcOo
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

He's had success in the past, brings experience and is a Bay Area guy. Definitely brings credibility. - JC https://t.co/9AFPOuEk57
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Mack has the ability to be in contention for the Pro Bowl. Key is putting him in positions to get sacks. - JC https://t.co/FG2jQPvaYM
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

I think Carr did really well coming out of a spread offense. If he makes a big jump, things will be interesting. -JC https://t.co/M4F1asxvTT
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

You have to win games before you have swagger. But the teams seems confident, efficient, and professional. - JC https://t.co/LcW1d3cPPr
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

The possible improvements at skill positions. Carr looks good, Murray showing potential, talented wide receivers -JC https://t.co/uneRF76Ott
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

I've put in my request. - JC https://t.co/l1lA8lD6XJ
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

Linebacker on base defense, pass rush on nickel. Everyone compares him to Von Miller, and that's a positive. - JC https://t.co/h8dYSvEjJ3
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2015

A huge 'Thank You' goes out to John Clayton for joining us at camp. And of course, make sure you're following the Raiders on Twitter and all of the official social platforms.

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