The Raiders entered the 2015 season fielding one of the worst secondaries in the NFL. Their defensive backfield took a huge hit Sunday when free safety Nate Allen was diagnosed with a torn MCL and future Hall of Famer Charles Woodson suffered a dislocated shoulder.
To make matters worse, former first round pick D.J. Hayden struggled mightily against the Bengals. Hayden was targeted nine times and allowed seven completions for 67 yards and a touchdown. He has some of the best footwork I have seen in a cornerback, but his coverage skills need serious improvement.