Oakland Raiders OTA Standouts Worth Keeping an Eye on This Offseason

Impressive OTAs are a small part of finding the regular-season standouts on the roster. The mental component is what separates good performances from average performances this early in the offseason.

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio has made a concerted effort to alter the mindset of a team packed with physical talent but in need of psychological redirection.

After the first two weeks of OTAs, it’s clear which players are drinking Del Rio’s Kool-Aid more than the rest. And that’s not a negative. Before the team can achieve any goals, the players must buy into the system and believe in their abilities to contribute.

Who’s taking the bull by the horns and coming into the offseason ready to flip 3-13 into a winning record? Let’s take a look.

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