Chances are coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock have a pretty good idea of the makeup of the Raiders’ 53-man roster.
Which doesn’t absolve the Raiders from their obligation to face the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field Thursday at 7 p.m.
Besides, truth be told, Gruden actually enjoys exhibition games. Have you ever seen such euphoric post game reactions from an NFL coach in August as Gruden has been in the Raiders’ 3-0 preseason?
It’s said that some coaches hate to lose more than they love to win. That wouldn’t apply to Gruden, who seems to enjoy a good win whether it counts in the standings or not.