Positive reports that come out of OTAs always have to be taken with a grain of salt. The history of the NFL is riddled with players who were OTA superstars, then disappeared and never made a real impact. The Raiders are no exception (remember back when, based on pads-free practices in May, Tyler Wilson looked like he might be the future at quarterback?).
But that doesn't mean that early signs of success should be ignored. OTAs give players an opportunity to show that they deserve to be on the final 53-man roster. Even without pads and without contact, the deserving players tend to stand out.
Following another week of OTAs, here's a look at five Raiders who've taken steps toward becoming important members of the roster.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
