Raiders vs Dolphins New Coaches Test | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Alright, let's talk about the Raiders season opener this Sunday. They're facing off against the Miami Dolphins, and it's a big one because both teams are rolling out new head coaches. Clint Kubiak for the Raiders and Jeff Halfley for the Dolphins. Both are stepping in a situation where they're looking to rebuild, and they both made significant changes to their front offices and coaching. Staffs to get there? Now, the Dolphins might have shaken things up, but don't sleep on their talent. They've got some serious playmakers on that roster, even after the usual cuts and moves that come with a new regime. We're talking about guys like running back Devon Ashan, who's got that explosive speed and versatility that can really make defenses look silly. Then there's Linebacker Jordan Brooks, a smart, hard-hitting player who can shut down an offense. Akane is a big story here. Last season, the 24-year-old running back put up over 1300 yards on the ground, and he's

1:03just as fast as he looked at the. Combine, the Raiders run defense is going to be tested right out of the gate, especially with their interior line, though need to control the line of scrimmage to give their linebackers and pass rushers a chance to make plays. And then there's Jordan Brooks. This guy is the heart of the Dolphins defense. He's a big, fast, and intelligent linebacker who can shut down the run before it even gets going. He was an all-pro last year, and the Raiders offense, especially their tight-ends and running backs coming out of the backfield, will have to find a way to deal with him. This game is really about seeing how these new coaches and their schemes hold up against some serious talent. It's a big test for the Raiders defense to contain a choney, and for their offense to find ways to move the ball against the dominant linebacker like. Brooks. It's going to be interesting to see what Clint Kubieck has drawn up for his first real test.