Despite what last season's 3-13 record might indicate, Oakland's defense actually showed a lot of potential. Now, with another offseason's worth of reinforcements, the defense looks capable of being able to keep up with any NFL offense on a weekly basis.
The success of the defense as a whole depends largely on the big names like Khalil Mack, Justin Tuck and Charles Woodson. But it's just as dependent on X-factors at each position group.
How these other players perform will be the difference between the defense being a direct factor in more wins or the defense once again showing flashes but ultimately coming up short when it counts.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
