{"id":196062,"date":"2025-07-10T12:04:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/196062\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T12:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:04:10","slug":"raiders-secondary-looks-troublesome-on-paper-pro-football-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/196062\/","title":{"rendered":"Raiders Secondary “Looks Troublesome On Paper”\u2014Pro Football Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pro Football Focus recently ranked the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> secondary dead last ahead of training camp\u2014are the concerns legitimate?<\/p>\n

All offseason, many within Raider Nation have pleaded their case on social media for their team to address the cornerback position. Of course, as we\u2019ve all seen, general manager John Spytek hasn\u2019t made any \u201csplashy\u201d moves. Jalen Ramsey<\/a>, for example, could\u2019ve helped tremendously, but the Raiders stood firm.<\/p>\n

The youth movement in Sin City is clearly a priority. The Raiders coaching staff, under new head coach Pete Carroll<\/a>, who is known for his expertise in defensive backs, will give their players an opportunity to prove themselves. However, Pro Football Focus<\/a> seems to be unimpressed with what the Silver and Black have put together.<\/p>\n

What is PFF saying about the Raiders\u2019 secondary?<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite several offseason additions aimed at improving the secondary, this unit looks troublesome on paper,\u201d writes John Kosko of PFF. \u201cSafety Jeremy Chinn is the most seasoned veteran, but his 65.2 grade in 2024 was his best in three years\u2014a reflection of recent struggles.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Chinn is not a flawless player, he offers certain intangibles that benefit Patrick Graham\u2019s secondary. Entering his sixth season<\/a> in the league, Chinn has some of the most active hands you\u2019ll see from an NFL safety. Last season alone he recorded five pass deflections and an interception for the Washington Commanders. The former second-round pick might blossom into something special under Carroll\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team drafted cornerback Darien Porter in the third round, and he could provide a spark. But the unit is expected to start multiple players who posted coverage grades below 50.0 last season,\u201d Kosko added. Porter has the potential to be a key player worth monitoring. Unless there are changes to the roster, he is likely to receive significant playing time, especially with newcomer Eric Stokes occupying the nickel slot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No one is claiming that this secondary is perfect; in fact, it is far from it. However, having Carroll work with many of the previously mentioned players, along with younger talents like Jakorian Bennett and Isaiah Pola-Mao, will significantly benefit this secondary. On paper, if you\u2019re going off PFF grades from last year, of course there\u2019ll be concern. Nonetheless, as we\u2019ve seen with Carroll, things can change in a big way from one year to the next.<\/p>\n

Related: How Different Will The Secondary Look In 2025?<\/a><\/p>\n

*Top Photo: Getty Images<\/p>\n

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