It’s no secret that one of the Raiders’ top priorities this offseason was adding an interior pass rush. While the Raiders have two superlative edge rushers in Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin (and now Arden Key as well), their inside rush for the last few seasons has ben nearly nonexistent. Justin Ellis is a big body, but has added little in the sack department and Eddie Vanderdoes struggled getting to the quarterback in his rookie year.
So it’s no surprise that Jon Gruden and company looked to add some defensive tackles with pass rushing skills in the draft, and Gruden believes the Raiders have done just that with the additions of Maurice Hurst and PJ Hall.