Oakland Raiders: What We’ve Learned Through Week 1 of Training Camp

As Oakland Raiders training camp heats up, the practices continue to provide clues on the personnel likely to start in the upcoming season.

Head coach Jack Del Rio continues to keep his post-practice press conference answers short and vague when assessing the development of his players. The real evidence in player development lies within the on-field personnel and who continues to earn reps.

Schematic designs are beginning to take shape on both sides of the ball as players focus on getting better at what they do on the field.

A new position battle is materializing on the defensive side, while the offensive personnel is becoming a more defined snapshot.

Here are some reports and observations from the first week of Raiders training camp.

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