Predicting each AFC West team's record for the 2019 NFL season

Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers

#4 Oakland Raiders: 6-10

Derek Carr
Derek Carr

The Raiders did make major improvements this offseason. However, their offensive line worries me greatly, and I'm not sure if Derek Carr is the QB of the future. The receiving corps has been drastically upgraded with household names like Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams.

For me, this team has too many question marks defensively, despite making major upgrades at pass rusher and both safety spots. Their linebacking corps, depth at corner, and depth at pass rusher are just a few of my many concerns. Clelin Ferrell, whom the Raiders selected #4 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, can't accumulate 30-plus sacks all by himself.

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I believe Jon Gruden will improve slightly in his second season as Oakland's head coach, but similar to Denver, they're not built to compete with the Chiefs or Chargers. Before the Raiders can return to their 2016 form, they need to start improving the little things first, like accumulating more than just 13 sacks in one season.

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