Linebacker Marquel Lee may be poised for an increased role on the defense. Vic Tafur of The Athletic has reported that the second year linebacker has surprised defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. Lee’s impression on Guenther can possibly see him getting playing time on running downs.
Per @VicTafur, #Raiders LB "Marquel Lee has surprised [DC Paul] Guenther… [Lee] may carve out a role for himself on running downs."
Vic/Guenther are on the right track, as Lee ranked 6th in @PFF's run-stop percentage among off-ball LBs with 50+ run-defense snaps in Weeks 1-5.