ALAMEDA – The Raiders have a problem rushing the passer. The defensive line can’t seem to get home, creating issues in the passing game defensive backs can’t solve.
The real question, it seems, is how it can get better with the roster as currently constructed. Head coach Jon Gruden is counting on linebacker Bruce Irvin and a bunch of talented, yet green rookies to generate pressure up front.
It isn’t working well, and it’s clear the Raiders miss ol’ you-know-who.
The Silver and Black had five pressures in last week’s loss to the L.A. Rams. That was a league low, per analytics site Pro Football Focus.