Lets give credit where it's due. The raiders defensive line coach, Jethro Franklin, has done a great job developing his players. From elevating Khalil Mack's game to developing Mario Edwards Jr., his contributions have been invaluable. Yes, he does have some very talented clay to mold, but watching the film, it's clear that the Raiders defensive line plays with consistent and high-level technique.
This unit was the strength of the defense and kept it afloat while the other defensive units took time to develop. According to the brilliant Arif Hasan (@ArifHansanNFL), the Raiders ranked second in the league in pressure rate on opposing quarterbacks with a whopping 40.