One of the most exciting things about Raiders OTAs this week has been the performance of the defensive backs, and by that I mean the fact that both Gareon Conley and Obi Melifonwu are actually on the field and practicing. The Raiders’ top two draft selections in 2017 were both sidelined with injury for the majority of last year, but Conley is performing exceptionally well according to several reports.
Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther and Reggie Nelson spoke to the media this week, and both were asked about Melifonwu.
“Same thing [as Gareon Conley], it’s good to have them out there.