OAKLAND — You’re not supposed to garner much information from a preseason game.
After all, it’s a dress rehearsal — a glorified scrimmage.
Then again, most teams don’t hire head coaches who haven’t been on the sideline in a decade.
Here’s what we learned in the Raiders’ 16-10 (at times soul-crushingly dull) preseason win over the Lions.
1. Donald Penn might not be long for this squad
The 2018 Raiders, under Jon Gruden, are a mystery. The Oakland offense, in particular, is a subject of deep intrigue.