Los Raiders continuaron con su preparación de cara a su juego de pretemporada ante los Vaqueros de Dallas al entrenar con miles de aficionados presentes en las tribunas del Estadio Allegiant la noche del miércoles, muchos estando presentes en el nuevo hogar de los Malosos por primera vez.
"Pienso que es enorme tener esta ventaja de localía para nosotros", declaró el entrenador en jefe Antonio Pierce. "Obviamente, hay quienes no pueden venir a nuestros partidos por los precios (de los boletos), y esta es una gran oportunidad para nosotros de estar frente a nuestros aficionados. Su energía, su pasión, su amor por el deporte inspira a nuestros jugadores. Estos días son difíciles al estar un mes dentro del campo de entrenamiento, pero nuestros chicos están emocionados al estar con nuestros seguidores presentes y también sus familias".
Las Vegas le dará la bienvenida a los Vaqueros de Dallas al Allegiant Stadium por primera vez. El conjunto de la estrella solitaria solo ha calificado a la postemporada en tres temporadas consecutivas, aunque no han ganado un juego en la ronda divisional desde la temporada 1995 en la que fueron campeones del Super Bowl.
Tras tener a 82 jugadores en acción ante Minnesota, todo apunta a que los Malosos de nueva cuenta verán a la gran mayoría de los elementos en su plantilla sobre el emparrillado. Algunos para afinar detalles con el campo de entrenamiento y pretemporada a punto de llegar a su final, y otros con la esperanza de hacerse de un lugar en el roster final de 53 que quedará definido a más tardar el martes, 27 de Agosto a la 1 de la tarde tiempo de Las Vegas.
Decisión podría llegar pronto
Mientras el sábado será el segundo de tres juegos de pretemporada, restando dos prácticas y un partido para concluir la temporada, el nombramiento de quien será el mariscal de campo titular entre Aidan O'Connell y Gardner Minshew puede estar a la vuelta de la esquina.
"La meta es tomar la decisión tras el juego del sábado (ante los Vaqueros)", dijo Pierce. "Necesitamos estar listos para jugar fútbol americano y pienso que tenemos suficiente video y tendremos dos juegos para evaluar cómo juegan ambos mariscales de campo. No hemos tomado una decisión al momento (sobre quién será titular el sábado), pero ambos jugarán un cuarto".
Frente a ellos tendrán a una defensa férrea de los Vaqueros de Dallas que consiguió cuatro intercepciones frente a los Rams de Los Ángeles en la semana uno de la pretemporada.
Regresa Davante
Tras perderse múltiples prácticas en Costa Mesa debido a recibir permiso especial para estar apartado del equipo mientras esperaba el nacimiento de su hijo, Davante Adams volvió a los entrenamientos de los Malosos tras darle la bienvenida a su primogénito.
"Cada vez que puedes descansar tras jugar tanto como lo he hecho yo, tu cuerpo está contento, pero mi mente no al querer estar con el equipo", aseveró Adams. "Hasta el punto en el que llegó mi hijo, mi mente se enfocó en eso. No tuve mucho en que enfocarme mientras esperaba, observaba el video (de los entrenamientos) y me mantuve en contacto con mis compañeros al dejarles saber que estaba disponibles para ellos y viceversa".
'Tae' mencionó que su preferencia era no participar en juegos de pretemporada, pero Antonio Pierce dijo que los jugadores que estén sanos formarán parte de dichos partidos.
Cirugia ayuda a Tucker
Davante Adams reveló esta semana que Tre Tucker se sometió a cirugía ocular LASIK durante la temporada baja, algo que sin duda alguna va a ayudar al receptor de segundo año egresado de la Universidad de Cincinnati. Ante Minnesota en el primer juego de pretemporada lideró a los Raiders con 73 yardas por medio de dos recepciones, incluyendo el pase más largo del juego para Las Vegas en una conexión de 44 yardas de Gardner Minshew hacia Tucker.
"Cuando vi el final de mi temporada anterior me di cuenta que era hipermétrope, osea que batallaba para ver objetos a lo lejos", aseguró Tucker. "No era nada loco, pero como receptor si no tienes visión 20/20 … es algo importante de tener y por eso tomé la decisión (de someterme a cirugía). Veo la precisión, la alta definición y valió la pena hacerlo".
Peterman vuelve a los Raiders
Las Vegas anunció el arribo del mariscal de campo Nathan Peterman, quien formó parte del equipo Maloso durante las temporadas 2020 y 2021. Para abrir un espacio en el roster, los Raiders dejaron libre al receptor Keelan Doss.
Las últimas dos campañas, Peterman estuvo con los Osos de Chicago junto a Luke Getsy, quien de nueva cuenta es su coordinador ofensivo.
"Es una locura, es como el choque de varios mundos para mí", declaró Nathan Peterman. "Es bueno formar parte de una ofensiva que es familiar para mi, rostros que conozco, incluyendo varios en el cuarto de mariscales de campo. Es un buen sentimiento estar de nuevo aquí, estoy disfrutando cada momento".
En estos momentos, cinco mariscales de campo forman parte de la plantilla negro y plata.
Actualización de estado de linieros ofensivos
Jackson Powers Johnson fue activado de la lista PUP (jugadores físicamente incapaces de participar) y formó parte de la práctica del miércoles, aunque de manera limitada al portar un jersey rojo de no contacto. Esto sin duda es algo positivo para el novato a quien los Raiders tomaron en la segunda ronda del draft y que no había participado en el campo de entrenamiento tras una lesión sufrida en una sesión voluntaria de actividad organizada por el equipo, OTA por sus siglas en inglés.
Por su parte, el tackle derecho Thayer Munford no entrenó, con el entrenador en jefe Antonio Pierce mencionando que Munford sufrió una lesión de dedo. El novato DJ Glaze vio más tiempo de juego con los titulares en este entrenamiento debido a ello.
Take a look at photos from the Silver and Black's open 2024 Training Camp practice at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Marquan McCall (52) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Will Putnam (67) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach Rob Leonard arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (76) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) arrives for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive assistant De'Andre Pierce warming up before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fellowship coach Jill Gagliardi before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha (55) enters the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) enters the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) enters the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Marquan McCall (52) enters the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) enters the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) enters the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) enters the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) is introduced onto the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) is introduced onto the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) is introduced onto the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) is introduced onto the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) is introduced onto the field before practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Woo Governor (44) and cornerbacks coach Ricky Manning Jr. on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Woo Governor (44) and cornerback Jack Jones (18) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle/guard Andrus Peat (75) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Will Putnam (67) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Zach Gentry (88) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) and wide receiver DJ Turner (19) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ron Stone Jr. (76) and tackle DJ Glaze (71) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive line coach James Cregg on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Tom Telesco and Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Andrew Coker (73) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyreik McAllister (32) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Marquan McCall (52) and defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Zach Gentry (88) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) and defensive end Charles Snowden (49) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (10) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Elerson Smith (92) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha (55) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Elerson Smith (92) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Guyton (4) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61), guard Ben Brown (79), offensive lineman Corey Luciano (63) and tackle Jalen McKenzie (54) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Corey Luciano (63) and wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle on the field for practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) after practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) and tight end Harrison Bryant (84) after practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Jalen McKenzie (54) after practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) after practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) after practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (33) after practice at 2024 Training Camp at Allegiant Stadium.
