The Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator, Patrick Graham, spoke from the Silver and Black NFL OTAs, and we have it all for you.
HENDERSON, Nev.—Under the influential leadership of Coach Antonio Pierce, the Las Vegas Raiders are riding a wave of optimism, firmly positioned in the heart of NFL OTAs.Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham
Q: Part of that tinkering brought Tyree Wilson inside a little bit more asthe year went on. Can we expect to see that a little bit more, and what are your observations of Tyree now that he's had an offseason where he can really devote all of his focus to football? Coach Graham: "Well, the moving the defensive end inside, that's always been a part of just like for any rookie edge rusher, both for myself and for Robbie Leonard, who's our D-line coach who does a great job.
Q: You talked about how infectious that defensive line is. In the development of Christian Wilkins not just as a player but as a leader, what are the changes you've noticed just in him as a leader and being vocal with the rest of that line? Coach Graham: "Even when he was a rookie - I don't want to live in the past - he was vocal, he had leadership. He knew he was good. That's why he was drafted where he was drafted. And now you see it, he's just matured as a man.
Q: I know it's a smallsample size so far, but what have you seen from Decamerion Richardson, and what are you looking for him to do to grow to become a consistent contributor this year? Coach Graham: "Like most rookies, has a lot to learn, but he is long, and he is fast and he's willing to work. So those three things right there, I'm good. Those are positive.
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