Michael Stewart said:
"Pass protection was solid, but they need to get the running game activated."
The pass protection was more than solid, it was exceptional in my eyes. The offensive line held up their end of the bargain against the Broncos, as Jimmy Garoppolo completed nearly 77 percent of his pass attempts and wasn't sacked.
As for the running game, it wasn't quite to the standard we've become accustomed to. Josh Jacobs rushed for 48 yards, averaging less than three yards a carry. It's only a matter of time before the 2022 rushing leader gets back to full speed.
Week 2 will be a great opportunity for the run attack to increase, considering the Bills surrendered 172 rushing yards to the New York Jets on Monday Night Football.
Benny Oliveri asks:
"Will Zamir White really get worked more into the game plan or will McDaniels load up the Josh Jacobs wagon?
To answer your question Benny, both.
Jacobs is the workhorse back of the Raiders, and that role doesn't seem to be changing after signing him back before the start of the season. However, the team leaned on Zamir White a lot this Training Camp and preseason, and he seemingly earned himself a bigger role. Despite White only seeing one carry against the Broncos, more work could be put on his plate soon.
"You start playing more drives and more series and more plays in the game, you're going to see a lot more substitutions and a lot more guys coming in and getting involved," offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi said Tuesday. "Zamir was ready to go, he was prepared. Has been all summer, has been all offseason and will continue to do so. Looking forward to what Zamir can bring for us."
Phil Robinson asks:
"Jakobi Meyers has been mentioned briefly in small spurts throughout the entire offseason and Training Camp. How big of a factor is he going to be moving forward?"
In Denver, we got a nice sample size of how good Jakobi Meyers can be in this offense.
He took full advantage of the attention All-Pro receiver Davante Adams demands from defenses. No. 16 led the Raiders in receptions (nine), receiving yards (81) and receiving touchdowns (two) against the Broncos.
Unfortunately, the receiver suffered a hit late in the game and was placed in concussion protocol. He did not practice Wednesday and it's still unknown if he'll be cleared to play in Buffalo, but it's safe to say he's established a nice role for himself moving forward.
Geoff Cathcart asks:
"Best tackling they shown in a long time! Deablo, Hobbs were A+"
Divine Deablo and Nate Hobbs played like their hair was on fire.
Both defenders missed a handful of games last season as they dealt with injuries, but heir impact for the Silver and Black last week was very noticeable. The duo had more tackles than any player in the game – combining for 21 total tackles and three tackles for loss. Deablo was given an 82.2 tackling grade from Pro Football Focus, while Hobbs earned an 81.7 defensive grade.
"[A]s you look at the film, obviously room for growth," said defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, "but to be able to have some grit during the third and fourth quarter, I would say definitely proud of that, but just recognizing that we have a long way to go."
These two will be imperative in the middle of the field against the high-octane Bills offense– consisting of quarterback Josh Allen, running back James Cook and tight end duo Dawson Knox and 2023 first-round pick Dalton Kincaid.
View the best photos from Wednesday's practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
A view of The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
A Las Vegas Raiders duffel bag on the field during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu (65) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha (62) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Justin Herron (71) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
The Greenbrier signage during practice.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marquez Callaway (14) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marquez Callaway (14) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marquez Callaway (14) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney (56) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback David Long Jr. (23) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jordan Willis (92) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) and guard Netane Muti (54) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) and tackle Justin Herron (71) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense members during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during practice at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center.
