RAIDERS NEWCOMERS

A look a the 23 players who weren't on the Raiders roster last season, arriving in the new regime of general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen:

Offense (10)

  • QB Matt Leinart: Palmer's backup has experience in the system

  • RB Mike Goodson: Reserve runner arrived in trade for Bruce Campbell

  • FB Owen Schmitt: Should have role as a short-yardage blocker

  • WR Juron Criner: Had 2 catches for 115 yards, 2 TDs vs. Lions

  • WR Rod Streater: Undrafted FA led with 18 preseason receptions

  • G Tony Bergstrom: Third-round draft pick a backup on both sides

  • G Mike Brisiel: Biggest ticket free agent signing starts on the right

  • G Lucas Nix: Undrafted FA a good fit for zone blocking scheme

  • C Alex Parsons: In line to start opener if Stefen Wisniewski can't play

  • T Willie Smith: Had some starting experience with Redskins

    Defense (13)

  • DT Christo Bilukidi: Sixth-round pick vies for spot in interior rotation

  • DE Jack Crawford: Rookie defensive end may not play much at start

  • DE David Tollefson: Key ingredient in upgraded defense vs. run

  • LB Miles Burris: Fourth-round pick will open as starter on weak side

  • LB Phillip Wheeler: Impressive addition will rarely leave the field

  • LB Carl Iheanacho: Former DE has solid
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    skills as a pass rusher

  • LB Keenan Clayton: Special teams candidate played 21 games in Philly

  • CB Coye Francies: Former SJS player flashed on special teams coverage

  • CB Phillip Adams: Ex-49er played for Seattle vs. Raiders in preseason

  • CB Joselio Hanson: Seven years experience and can play in slot

  • CB Ron Bartell: Has shown up vs. pass and run in camp and preseason

  • CB Shawntae Spencer: Hoping to rebound after freeze out in San Francisco

  • CB Pat Lee: Serviceable player as reserve corner and special teams