ALAMEDA — Hey, Reggie Nelson, how’s that Raiders defense looking?
“Ask me that next week,” the 11th-year safety said. “I’ll probably have an answer for you next week.”
Until then? So many questions.
The Raiders open the season Sunday against the Tennessee Titans amid skepticism that they are capable of slowing anyone down, let alone stopping them.
Oakland ranked 26th in total defense a year ago (24th against the pass, 23rd against the rush).
Most damning of all: The Raiders gave up 61 passing plays of 20 yards or more, the most in the NFL.