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Raiders’ Key Players to Prove the Doubters Wrong | NFL News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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- 125
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Summary
Training camp is just 25 days away, and the Raiders are riding a wave of offseason chaos — new head coach Klint Kubiak, rookie QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall, and drama swirling around Maxx Crosby. Despite low expectations, this team has serious potential to shock the league. To pull it off, key players must deliver: Tyler Linderbaum, the highest-paid center in football, must anchor the line and justify his $81M contract; Kirk Cousins must mentor Mendoza while staying effective enough to keep the team afloat; Jalen Nailor, a pricey WR signing, needs to step up as a vital offensive weapon; Quay Walker, a versatile linebacker in a $42M deal, could be the spark for a transformed defense; and Eric Stokes, the top CB, must lock down receivers to validate his $30M investment. If they all rise to the occasion, the Raiders might just be the surprise team of the year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/be74d4bf442d0dfe