When the Raiders lost safety Nate Allen in the season opener, it made an already weak secondary even weaker. And to make matters worse, Charles Woodson dislocated his shoulder at the end of that same game. And after one week, the Raiders secondary was already in some serious trouble. He returns from partial season injured reserve this Sunday and his importance can't be undersold.
"Having Nate Allen back really strengthens our secondary, makes us better in every way, and we welcome him with open arms," said Ken Norton Jr.
That is not an overstatement by Norton.