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Silver Minings: Rookie Alex Leatherwood and Brandon Parker are both struggling badly

The Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line has struggled in pass protection for much of the season and it has been especially shaky in past couple of games.

Two of the biggest issues have been right guard/first-round pick Alex Leatherwood and fourth-year right tackle Brandon Parker. According to Pro Football Focus, both players have the highest allowed pressure rates among all NFL offensive linemen.

Highest pressure rates allowed among NFL offensive linemen, per @PFF:

T-1. Alex Leatherwood (11%)
T-1. Brandon Parker (11%)— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) December 13, 2021

Leatherwood — who was a surprise choice with the No.