What do you feel is our greatest defensive need?

Silver&Black88 · Joined: 24 Feb 2009 Posts: 36009 Location: Boston, MA

So I thought it would be interesting to see where we stand on this board as far as our assessments of our areas of needs. It could be cool to see what we collectively think and possibly even compile something of a plan or prediction for how we we would handle a Raiders offseason in McKenzie's shoes. What do you feel is our greatest defensive need?

For me, I'd say its a pass rusher. Could be a DE, could be a rush OLB. But we got next to no pass rush last year, and it killed us. A good pass rusher would generate more pressure and sacks and would greatly assist our group of DBs. If it comes by way of a DE and they're good at stopping the run too then that's even better.
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ZoomWaffle · Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Posts: 5490 Location: United Kingdom

I'm with you. Pass rush is our greatest need and will likely have a bigger impact on the rest of the D than any other. While a pass rushing OLB would be fine, I voted for DE.
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Raiiiiidersssss · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 5382 Location: The Black Hole

I would love to get a player like Haloti Ngata that can be a difference maker on the d line. A huge DT would be awesome, especially because Seymour (and hopefully Kelly) are gone.
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Bone_Collector · Joined: 23 Jan 2013 Posts: 683 Location: So. Cal

I voted DE. We need a game changer on the defensive line. Preferably one that can be a terror off the edge.
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TiberiusRising · Joined: 03 Jan 2008 Posts: 10404

I voted DE as well. DT would be my second choice though.

dmac505 · Joined: 07 Aug 2008 Posts: 880

I voted DT... but DE is a close second

The raiders Run D will never improve until we get a real run stuffing, hole clogging DT.
Tommy Kelly and even Seymour just penetrated the line, which lead huge gaps in the D
Christo and Bryant have looked good, but there young and inexperienced some im not going to count on them all season IMO

dante9876 · Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 23109

edge pass rush. It can be DE or linebacker just get me a real pass rusher please.

Dessie · Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 5085

Pass rusher or cornerback. We need an above average player in both positions IMO. It's a passing league now.
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Darkness · Joined: 24 Jun 2012 Posts: 9970 Location: CA

Pass rusher forsure.
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Bo_Spice · Joined: 17 May 2009 Posts: 9687

I don't see anyone chose anything other than pass rusher. It's obviously our biggest need and it isn't even close. I'd say finding a number one corner, a run stuffing nose tackle, and a legit middle linebacker are our next three biggest needs in that order.
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early43 · Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 1170

I went with a DE because a consistent pass rushing threat would do wonders for our defense.

We need a leader on defense more than anything though. No more Kelly, Seymour, McClain type players that we as fans point to as leaders. Accountability is needed on that side of the ball and to have it, we need someone whos can hold the players accountable on the field and in the meeting rooms.