When it comes to making decisions, some people have the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other. The Raiders’ Tyrell Adams has two linebackers on his shoulders, one upset that he’s been overlooked most of his football career and the other, a slower, more introspective one who wonders if maybe people are right.
He’s worked hard to silence the doubt within, and has a great opportunity to seize the moment Saturday night against the Cowboys and carve out a big role for himself at the middle linebacker position. Same with fifth-year veteran Jelani Jenkins.
The Raiders have handed fifth-round pick Marquel Lee the starting job from the first day of training camp, but he hasn’t played well the first two preseason games.