Rob Leonard is no fool.
The Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach is well aware of what edge Rusher Maxx Crosby and defensive tackles John Jenkins and Adam Butler bring to the table in terms of on-field production and leadership in the locker room. He praises that veteran group and is ecstatic to have the trio back in the Silver & Black fold for the upcoming 2024 campaign, knowing full well just how different things would be without the combo of Crosby, Jenkins, and Butler.
While the on-field antics are supremely valuable — at the end of the day, a team is often judged by the final tally of wins and losses it compiles in a given year — the trio are standard setters for Las Vegas with their work ethic, dedication to the craft, and the natural chemistry that’s been created in the defensive line room.