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2018 Key Additions: Where to begin other than the fact that Jon Gruden is back with the Oakland Raiders? Via trades and free agency, wide receivers Jordy Nelson and Martavis Bryant and running back Doug Martin are quarterback’s Derek Carr’s new toys to play with. But the real problem area for the Oakland Raiders in recent seasons has been the defense. The new coordinator on this side of the ball is Paul Guenther, late of the Cincinnati Bengals. And the new free-agent additions include outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead and cornerbacks Rashaan Melvin, Leon Hall and Daryl Worley. Meanwhile, general manager Reggie McKenzie used two of his first three draft choice this year on offensive line help.

Offseason Review: When it comes to arrivals and departures, no team was busier the last few months than the Silver and Black. Gruden and McKenzie appear to be leaving no stone unturned as the Raiders look for the right combinations in regards to getting this franchise back on track in terms of winning and consistency. This is a head coach that has taken two different franchises to the postseason and is still very much in tune with today’s game. By the time September rolls around, it will be interesting to see who remains on the roster from a year ago. For now, the Raiders are doing their due diligence.