Gareon Conley is healthy and ready to start training camp. That’s an upgrade over this time last year, when he dealt with a shin injury that stole most of his season.
That’s why, in many ways, this is Conley’s rookie year. It’s his first real chance to realize vast potential. It’s almost like the Raiders get an extra first-round pick. If he plays well as expected, the Ohio State product will boost an overhauled secondary needing better from its defensive backs.
Conley should pair with free-agent acquisition Rashaan Melvin, who starts at the team’s No. 1 cornerback.