Después de 24 días de arduo trabajo en Napa, el Plata y Negro regresa a Alameda.
El equipo tenía programada una ultima práctica el jueves por la mañana pero Jon Gruden decidió cancelarla de ultimo momento dando así por terminado el campamento de entrenamiento 2018.
Desde que llegó el equipo a Napa hace poco más de tres semanas, el trabajo ha sido arduo para Gruden y Carr y el resto del plantel.
Con una plantilla renovada había muchas dudas en torno a muchos jugadores al inicio del campamento y aunque sigue habiendo varias dudas, ahora hay un panorama más claro que hace un mes en relación a la esencia del equipo.
"Solo me gustaría decir que estuve muy contento con la practica de hoy," dijo Gruden después de la practica del miércoles. "Normalmente es la ultima practica real del campamento, ya que muchos se distraen un poco. Lo que hicimos fue retar a nuestros jugadores con situaciones de pocas yardas, replegados a la línea de gol, contra reloj, ofensiva apresurada y goles de campo apresurados. Cubrimos muchas cosas. Lo hicieron bien. Nos recuperamos un poco físicamente después de dos largas practicas con hombreras como preparación previa para el próximo partido."
Hablando del partido, después del "día libre" del jueves, los Raiders tendrán una practica ligera en Alameda el viernes por la mañana antes de viajar a Los Ángeles previo al partido del sábado ante los Rams, el cual será interesante por varias razones, incluyendo el hecho de que los dos equipos se enfrentarán en la Semana 1 de la temporada regular 2018.
Gruden dijo que nunca le había tocado ver una coincidencia de estas donde se enfrentan dos equipos en la pretemporada antes de también enfrentarse en la semana inicial de la temporada regular, sin embargo, aun así, el partido en el Coliseo de los Ángeles será crucial para evaluar el talento del equipo.
"Es un partido de pretemporada y tenemos mucho que evaluar antes de empezar a pensar que jugadas vamos a ejecutar," explicó Gruden. "Vamos a seguir aprovechando esto como un periodo de evaluación. Verán muchos jugadores jugar bastante con la oportunidad de demostrarnos que pertenecen. Así es como estamos considerando este partido."
La patada inicial en contra de los Rams es el sábado a la 1:00 p.m.
Take a look through some of the top images from the Raiders' 2018 Training Camp in Napa, California
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Thursday, August 2, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver and return specialist Dwayne Harris (17) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders safety Erik Harris (25), strong safety Karl Joseph (42), and linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders strong safety Karl Joseph (42) signs autographs for fans after practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett and wide receiver Martavis Bryant (12) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, August 3, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Justin Ellis (78) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, July 27, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (54) and defensive end Arden Key (99) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (77) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) sign autographs for fans after practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) signs autographs for fans after practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Thursday, August 2, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talking to head coach of the Detroit Lions Matt Patricia on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Monday, August 7, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Dexter McDonald (23) and wide receiver Blacknall (80) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders kicker Eddy Piñeiro (9) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (36) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive line coach Tom Cable and offensive linemen on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker (75) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders tight end Lee Smith (86) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4), quarterback EJ Manuel (3), and quarterback Connor Cook (18) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) on the field with military for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders players and coaches on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis and head coach Jon Gruden on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Friday, August 3, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders kicker Eddy Piñeiro (9) and punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) signs autographs for fans after practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Monday, August 13, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders fullback Keith Smith (41) and quarterback EJ Manuel (3) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders players and coaches on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) and tight end Derek Carrier (85) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) with Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Monday, August 7, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Justin Ellis (78) signs autographs for fans after practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Thursday, August 2, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (12) and running back Marshawn Lynch (24) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Napa, California.
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Thursday, August 2, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders safety Shalom Luani (26) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) on the field with military for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) autographs for fans after practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Rashaan Melvin (22) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and wide receiver Isaac Whitney (19) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (12) with aDetroit Lions player on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) signs autographs for fans at practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (54) and linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) on the field for a joint practice with the Detroit Lions at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders kicker Eddy Pi–eiro (9), offensive tackle David Sharpe (71), punter Johnny Townsend (5), and offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Napa, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) on the field for practice at 2018 Training Camp at The Oakland Raiders Napa Valley Training Complex, Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Napa, California.
