Dec 1, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley (left) and head coach Anthony Lynn watch from the sidelines in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Las Vegas Raiders added talent to the defensive side of the ball but was it enough for first-year defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
Last season, the Las Vegas Raiders struggled mightily on the defensive side of the ball, finishing in the bottom-5 in the NFL in many statistical categories. Between lapses in judgment in the secondary, failure to get a push in the pass rush, and terrible tackling, the defense could not get off the field consistently.