CB Shawntae Spencer faces off with Cowboys WR Dez Bryant. Photo by Tony Gonzales
From @Br_Elmer: What are your thoughts on Rod Streater? Can we expect this type of performance in the regular season?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Yes, he's a great young receiver who's humble and works very hard. A great find for the team.
From @EasyEd58: What was the team you dreamed of playing for coming up to play pro football?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Growing up it was the Eagles, I was a huge Reggie White fan.
From @leopoldbarrer1: How does it feel playing football on the Raiders?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Feels great, happy to be part of such a strong legacy and to have such dedicated fans.
From Project_305: Favorite pregame meal?
@ShawntaeSpencer: I like pasta b/c it gives me energy w/o making me feel too full. Also a fan of grilled chicken.
From @stornetta369: Who's your favorite baseball team?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Pittsburgh Pirates, all day.
From @Holtke4987: Favorite memory from playing at PITT?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Definitely a lot to pick from. I'd say the last time Pitt played Penn State back in 2000
From @PhxRaider74: Who is the hardest Raider WR to cover and why?
@ShawntaeSpencer: All our WRs have different parts of their game that make it challenging. I'd say #12, #85, #17 and #80
From @HiChanceyOne: If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Probably real estate development
From @ConnorRussel8: How's the team looking?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Looking good and working hard to get better every day
From @teufelhunden44: Who is your favorite cornerback of all time?
@ShawntaeSpencer: I'd have to say Willie Brown and Rod Woodson.
From @Raider8124: You going to be hyped in the blackhole pregame on Monday night vs the Chargers?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Absolutely!
From @LameIsKenzel: Are you going to stay #36?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Yup!
From @JWellingtonJR: Biggest challenge for the secondary this season?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Executing well enough and consistently enough to get us to the playoffs
From @StuartKovacs: How has DC Jason Tarver made you a better player?
@ShawntaeSpencer: He's a great teacher of the game. I've known him my whole career and feel fortunate to have him as a coach.
From @marilynfan4life: Can you tell Kelly the Nation would like to see him sack Stafford Saturday 3rd times a charm.
@ShawntaeSpencer: I'll pass along the message!
From @solo23rd: With Peyton in the division now, who's a bigger threat: broncos or chargers?
@ShawntaeSpencer: We'll respect both
From @ETapia8: How's the team overall chemistry been so far?
@ShawntaeSpencer: Outstanding chemistry so far. And the new staff has really elevated the culture.
From TFunk510: In what ways does this Def allow you to best utilize your skills?
@ShawntaeSpencer: It gives multiple looks and it allows a wide range of options to stress the offense.
From @Exxcel: How dedicated were you when you were 14/15 years old towards making it to the next level?
@ShawntaeSpencer: At that age I just had a real love for the game, I wasn't thinking about being a pro yet. I'll do a post soon w/ more details.
From @brian_dinelle: Have you ever been to Canada and if you have where did you go and how did you like it? Cheers.
@ShawntaeSpencer: Never been to Canada but I'm planning a trip to Toronto and Vancouver the next offseason.
From @R8ertough: What's a personal motivation for you to push you to become better as a football player?
@ShawntaeSpencer: A love and respect for the game and the people that made it what it is today. And the support of the fans! #RaiderNation
From @paydro_24: How do you feel about being a Raider? After being a long-time niner?
@ShawntaeSpencer: A lot of respect for both organizations, but I'm loving the #RaiderNation life!