HENDERSON, Nev. -- Squad goals?
There was the Fearsome Foursome, for starters. The Purple People Eaters come to mind, as does the No-Name Defense, Doomsday, the Orange Crush and, of course, the Steel Curtain.
Epic and colorful nicknames all, to describe transcendent defenses of decades past and defensive fronts in particular. This year's Las Vegas Raiders defensive line, an eclectic mix of youngsters seemingly on the come, high-profile guys looking for a fresh start and an established star or two, doesn't need a moniker.
No, these Raiders would simply like to improve upon last year's production.