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Oakland Raiders: Competition Could Lead to New Faces on Defense
Published: August 6, 2009
Oakland’s defensive roster remains virtually unchanged, a surprising development for a team that finished 27th in the NFL in overall defense.
But the unit that takes the field this season could look remarkably different, thanks to the environment of competition instilled this offseason. A defense plagued by missed tackles and open holes along the line is expected to be more aggressive this season, both on and off of the field.
While the Raiders didn’t bring in many new faces in response to last year’s poor defensive performance, returning players are feeling pressured just the same. John Marshall has replaced Rob Ryan as the defensive coordinator, and he’s made it clear that outside of the team’s superstar cornerback, there are no sacred cows.
Some of the team’s most recognizable defenders are now in dogfights for starting positions, and may be facing their final chance to start for Oakland. Like Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com
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