Aug 30, 2020; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley wears a face covering during training camp at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
With the news of Gus Bradley’s hiring, the Las Vegas Raiders will undergo a scheme change on defense for the first time during Jon Gruden’s tenure. Thus far, the front office has been making personnel decisions based on input from the coaching staff on players that fit their scheme.
The Raiders draft picks on the defensive side of the ball have had mostly underwhelming success, albeit a strong rookie season from Maxx Crosby and Trayvon Mullen, every defender seemed to have taken a step backward in their development in 2020 under Paul Guenther.