HENDERSON (KTNV) \u2014 Whether it was the players cheering each other on or the smiles across their faces, it was evident that the energy is different at Raiders headquarters during the first week of organized team activities, more commonly known as OTA’s.<\/p>\n
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Las Vegas Raiders say this season’s OTA’s are a ‘breath of fresh air’<\/p>\n
\u201cIt starts when you walk in the building,” defensive end Maxx Crosby said. “I feel like Pete [Carroll] does such a good job of creating a culture and an environment where you\u2019re looking forward to being here.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is a culture that new head coach Pete Carroll says is built on good habits that start at OTA’s. <\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s what this game is about,” Carroll said. “Working hard enough to develop the skills that it takes, so when it comes to game day, whatever the situation is that you\u2019re facing, you have what it takes to get it done.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re off to a good start.\u201d#Raiders<\/a> HC Pete Carroll likes what he sees so far in his first OTAs in LV. He says there\u2019s subtle differences in his practices from Seattle to here. He says DT Christian Wilkins has a challenging recovery from a Jones fracture but has lots of time. pic.twitter.com\/UmVMMpYAyr<\/a><\/p>\n