At this stage of the offseason, NFL teams are knee-deep in building chemistry. With the influx of new teammates that arrived via both free agency and the NFL Draft, building rapport and familiarity with one another is a critical component of OTAs and minicamps.
Ditto for the player-coach relationship.
Fortunately for the Las Vegas Raiders, continuity is helping facilitate the process. As the Silver & Black transitioned from OTAs to mandatory minicamp this week, the team embarks on Year 2 of the respective schemes of head coach and offensive play caller Josh McDaniels, defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, and special teams coordinator Tom McMahon.