After a day off, the Raiders return to the practice fields in Napa, Calif. for training camp practice.
Raiders fans at 2019 Training camp.
2019 Training camp.
Raiders fans at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders fans at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders fans at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders fans at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders fans at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders fans at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders fans at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (52) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) and assistant defensive backs coach Taver Johnson on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders strength and conditioning assistant Deuce Gruden on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders director of football research Dave Razzano, general manager Mike Mayock, and UC Davis Football head coach Dan Hawkins on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders alumnus George Atkinson and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders defensive tackle Ethan Westbrooks (63) on the field before practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders defensive end Josh Mauro (97) warms up before practice at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders tackle Andre James (68) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tight ends coach Frank Smith and tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (21) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) and safety Curtis Riley (35) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) on the field during practice at 2019 Training camp.
The Raiders huddle up on the field during practice at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders defensive tackle Anthony Rush (60) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders linebacker Te'von Coney (56) and linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) on the field during practice at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders guard Jonathan Cooper (70) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders running back James Butler (36) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (38), cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) and cornerback Nick Nelson (23) on the field during practice at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders tackle David Sharpe (72) and guard Lukayus McNeil (62) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tackle Trent Brown (77) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders safety Karl Joseph (42) and alumnus George Atkinson on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and alumnus George Atkinson on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) on the field during practice at 2019 Training camp.
Raiders cornerback Dylan Mabin (37) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders safety Jordan Richards (39) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (21) and defensive backs coach Jim O'Neil on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tight end Paul Butler (81) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders punter A.J. Cole (6) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss (89) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders punter A.J. Cole (6) and kicker Daniel Carlson (8) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Devey (65) and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) and head coach Jon Gruden on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders safety Karl Joseph (42) and fullback Alec Ingold (45) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tight end Luke Willson (82) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders running back James Butler (36) and defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders defensive end Alex Barrett (93) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders linebacker Jason Cabinda (53) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) and guard Lukayus McNeil (62) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Doug Martin (22) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tackle Tyler Roemer (76) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders linebacker Kyle Wilber (58) and tackle Justin Murray (71) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders guard Jonathan Cooper (70) and defensive tackle P.J. Hall (92) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders guard Lukayus McNeil (62) and defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tackle Tyler Roemer (76) and defensive end Arden Key (99) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) and wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El (9) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) and running backs coach Kirby Wilson on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders cornerback Nick Nelson (23) and wide receiver/return specialist Dwayne Harris (17) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders wide receiver Ryan Grant (19) and cornerback D.J. Killings (40) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) and tight end Foster Moreau (87) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) and linebacker/defensive end James Cowser (49) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders wide receiver Keon Hatcher (14) and wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders guard Richie Incognito (64) and offensive line coach Tom Cable on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden huddles up the team on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders employee Erick Estrada break dances for the team on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders quarterback Mike Glennon (7) and offensive coordinator Greg Olson on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders alumnus George Atkinson and general manager Mike Mayock on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson (15) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders defensive tackle Justin Ellis (78) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders players and coaches on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders guard/tackle Denver Kirkland (79) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
A Raiders helmet on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders guard/tackle Denver Kirkland (79) and defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) on the field for practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden after practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiderettes Kristina, June, Karly, Madyson, Mackenzie, Maddy, Danielle, Jen, Noella, Bryana, and Jenna H. after practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden signs autographs for fans after practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) signs autographs for fans after practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) signs autographs for fans after practice at 2019 Training Camp.
Después del primer día obligatorio de descanso, los Raiders regresaron al campo de practicas y después de la misma el Coordinador de Equipos Especiales, Rich Bisaccia, atendió a los reporteros por primera ocasión durante el campamento.
El encargado de los equipos especiales habló de varios temas, en particular sobres sus dos pateadores de despeje y los centros especialistas.
El pateador Daniel Carlson parece ser el único jugador del grupo con su lugar asegurado pues después de un buen primer año en el 2018, el egresado de Auburn no tiene quien le haga sombra en el 2019 lo cual indica que los Raiders esperan resultados similares de su parte aunque el mismo Carlson diría que no es el mismo del año pasado.
"Creo que es mas fuerte y creo que se conoce mejor que el año pasado cuando lo contratamos." Ha trabajado mucho en él mismo" dijo Bisaccia.
Aunado a esos comentarios de su entrenador, Carlson es el único pateador en la plantilla de 90 jugadores y Bisaccia ha estado monitoreando la cantidad de patadas que ha realizado durante el campamento en Napa.
"Va a patear de vez en cuando," explicó Bisaccia. "No debería haber situación alguna, posiblemente una que otra en el campamento en patee dos días seguidos, pero por ahora lo hara solo de vez en cuando. Normalmente no es mas de 15-17 jugadas en formación antes del periodo de equipo. Después es entre cinco o seis."
En lo que se refiere a los pateadores de despeje, A.J. Cole y Johnny Townsend, la situación es otra.
Townsend fue el encargado de los despejes el año pasado en los 16 partidos de la temporada regular, sin embargo, el novato Cole le hará competencia.
"Tiene una pierna fuerte," dijo Bisaccia de Cole. "Tiene un sentido natural, muy parejo en relación a sus errores, pero la libra. Es alguien que le pega arriba al balón y ha mejorado su técnica de para detener el balón. Tambien puede dar patadas iniciales, asi que nos da un poco de ventaja en ese sentido al tener dos jugadores que pueden dar las patadas iniciales durante le pretemporada."
Los especialistas en despejes han alternado los dais desde que llegaron a Napa y este día le correspondió a Cole, por lo que Townsend fue espectador la mayoría del tiempo.
"Creo que tuvo un buen receso de temporada," dijo Bisaccia en relación a Townsend. "Tuve oportunidad de platicar bastante con él en Alameda. Creo que tuvo un buen receso de temporada. Creo que encontró de nuevo su puntería y eso es lo que mejor le sale, así que veremos conforme avance el campamento como va, pero creo que estuvo bien el otro día. Se que puede despejar mejor."
Por ultimo, Bisaccia también dio sus comentarios sobre los dos jugadores que buscan ser los encargados de centrar el balón en jugadas especiales,
Trent Sieg y Andrew DePaola.
¿Que es lo que se busca en un especialista de estos?
"Muchas cosas," explicó Bisaccia. "Todo, desde donde van las cuerdas en el balón hasta su habilidad para proteger el hueco principal y el secundario en los esquemas de protección en los despejes. Su habilidad de estar atentos a los cambios de la línea defensiva y hacer los ajustes necesarios en la ofensiva. ambos han jugado por mucho tiempo. Trent [Sieg] ha jugado en 15 y Andrew [DePaola] en otro tanto, así que será una buena competencia. Ambos están en buena condición. Estamos contentos que Andrew este saludable, así que también los vamos a rotar durante el campamento."
Antonio Brown, Derek Carr entre otros han sido el enfoque del campamento por obvias razones, pero no hay que menospreciar a los especialistas.
