Raiders' Key Questions Before Season | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The Raiders went into this offseason with a lot of questions, but also a lot of cash and draft picks to answer them. They may move, but some of those same questions are still lingering and new ones are popping up as we get closer to the season. One big concern is the running back situation. Ashton Johnty got hurt in practice, and while they've been building around rookie Mike Washington and others, it's still a worry what happens if Washington misses time before Johnty is back. The other backs on the roster just don't bring the same game. Then there's the linebacker core. They got younger and more talented by adding Kwe Walker, who should make an immediate impact and help cover some defensive weaknesses. But if Walker goes down, it leaves a massive hole, so they definitely need to keep adding depth there. At Wyb receiver, the Raiders seem to prefer a group of reliable, less flashy guys. They're still figuring out who they can count on, and the regular season will be the real

1:03test. Until these receivers prove themselves on the field, there's always a chance for additions or changes. General manager John Spitech mentioned that they're always looking to improve every position group, especially the young receiver room. He expects more from them, and they know they have to perform to win games. It's a long season, and if the receivers aren't up to par, it'll become clear pretty quickly.