Hidden amidst all the questions about Antonio Brown and how his presence or absence would affect the Raiders in their season opener was as bigger question — how would the pass rush hold up.
I’d argue there was no more important aspect of this game that that. Derek Carr was sacked 51 times last season, 30 of which were surrendered by the rookie duo of Kolton Miller and Brandon Parker.
The tackles were upgraded this season. I say tackles because even though Kolton Miller is still at left tackle, he is healthy and entering his second season.