Two down, two more to go.
The Las Vegas Raiders officially embark on the latter half of Training Camp, following their victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Silver and Black are now 2-0 in preseason action, with the goal of being 3-0 after their road trip to Miami this upcoming weekend. But the more important objective at hand going into the game is continuing to evaluate the talent on the roster.
"[A]s a whole, I think we're going to all see some things that we can improve on, which is the great part about these games is you learn so much about where you can get better," Head Coach Josh McDaniels said Monday.
Read through for more quotes from coach's Monday morning press conference.
On rookie Thayer Munford Jr.'s start against the Vikings:
"Generally speaking, he acquitted well for himself and did some things that he's been doing on the practice field. It was good to see some of that stuff carry over to the game."
The dynamic of the running back room:
"It's pretty interesting. There are some young guys that are learning but play really hard and give great effort. We have some guys that are kind of multifaceted in terms of what they do and bring. We've tried to give them all different opportunities here in the first few games to try to do some of those things. I really like the group, I really like the room. I think KP [Kennedy Polamalu] does a great job of coaching that group."
On Zamir White's progression in pass protection:
"(He's) working on it every day. Works on it at practice every day when we have opportunities. That's always an area that is new for younger players. Honestly, regardless of the position quite honestly, because of the volume of different things you see. Whether it's an offensive lineman or a running back, handling protections and being able to do your job well versus all the different looks that we see in our league now, is not easy. Zamir is continuing to work very hard at it."
Evaluating Amik Robertson, Chris Jones and Sam Webb's game against the Vikings:
"(They) competed. Moved Amik into some different spots there, he played inside and outside a little bit, played in the kicking game as well. All three of those guys played in the kicking game as well and showed up in different areas. I think that they understand that the opportunity is in front of them."
On soaking in the moments during his latest head coaching stint:
"I think at this time in my life, in my career – not that I'm super old – but I have been around, this is my third decade in the NFL, and I think I'm appreciating the things that you have right in front of you each day...
"I really enjoyed yesterday. I can see why so many people, players would want to play here and enjoy this kind of atmosphere and the kind of support that we receive from our fan base. So yeah, it's important I think at this stage in your life to make sure that you at least stop and are aware of how cool some of the things are that we get to experience, because if you don't do that, when it's all said and done, you'll probably regret the fact that you didn't take a little time to just acknowledge the journey. If you don't enjoy the journey, it's hard to really appreciate it."
View photos from the Raiders' Week 1 preseason matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) rushes for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) rushes for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) rushes for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is congratulated by teammates after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) celebrates after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is congratulated by wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is congratulated by running back Brandon Bolden (34) after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is congratulated by quarterback Derek Carr (4) after rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) and guard John Simpson (76) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) and running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 23-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) and wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72), guard John Simpson (76), center Andre James (68), guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67) and tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Gerri Green (56) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (93) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (63) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) heads to the end zone on a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) heads to the end zone on a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) celebrates with tight end Jesper Horsted (80) after making a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) celebrates with wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) after making a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) celebrates with quarterback Nick Mullens (9) after making a 34-yard touchdown catch during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Austin Walter (32) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) and quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Alex Leatherwood (70) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Nick Bowers (82) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (73) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Vernon Butler (94) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Austin Walter (32) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Austin Walter (32) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) and running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) is congratulated by teammates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Jackson Barton (78) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isiah Brown (46), running back Austin Walter (32), running back Brittain Brown (38) and linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Zach VanValkenburg (54) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Zach VanValkenburg (54) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa (69) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Bryce Cosby (44) and wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Justin Hall (12) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 47-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) and long snapper Trent Sieg (47) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Brooks (18) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (93) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Brooks (18) and linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Nick Bowers (82) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) and quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) and Head Coach Josh McDaniels during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) and quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason home game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium.
