AFC West offensive line rankings: Chiefs, Raiders compete for top spot
By Grant Tuttle
2. The Oakland Raiders
Projected starters: Kolton Miller, Richie Incognito, Rodney Hudson, Gabe Jackson, Trent Brown
It wasn’t long ago that the Raiders had one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. While it doesn’t appear as though the Raiders will be in the top five, there is certainly an argument that they belong in the top ten. With the new faces on the line, it is hard to predict exactly how the line will perform as a cohesive unit.
One of the biggest parts of an enormous offseason for the Raiders was the signing of Trent Brown. As a great athlete at his size, he will be matching up with great pass-rushers, protecting Derek Carr’s blindside. On the other side of the line is Kolton Miller, who was drafted just last year. Miller has potential but has yet to prove his worth.
On the inside of the line, Rodney Hudson is one of the best centers in the game, but Richie Incognito is very questionable as he has been out of football and struggled with personal issues throughout his career. Gabe Jackson is a solid player on the other side.