Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Quinton Spain has signed his restricted free-agent tender
Adidas Jonathan Quick Jersey , a move that enables the Titans to keep their starting left guard from last season.
Spain has started 33 games over the last three seasons since joining the Titans as an undrafted free agent from West Virginia in 2015. He started 14
regular-season games and both of the Titans' playoff contests last year.
This marks the Titans' latest move to improve their offensive line.
They also have signed former Houston Texans guard Xavier Su'a-Filo and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Kevin Pamphile , and have agreed to terms
on a new deal to keep guard Josh Kline .
OAKLAND RAIDERS (6-10)
OPEN CAMP: July 26, Napa, California
LAST YEAR: Raiders plummeted from 12 wins in 2016 to six last year as QB Derek Carr and offense regressed, defense struggled, and coach Jack Del Rio was
fired. Oakland’s offensive output dropped by more than seven points per
game
Kemoko Turay Jersey Elite , takeaways fell from 30 to 14, and Raiders got almost no production from past three draft classes in becoming one of league’s
biggest disappointments. That led to move to bring coach Jon Gruden back for
second stint with Raiders after spending past nine seasons in broadcast
booth.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Gruden, WR Jordy Nelson, WR Martavis Bryant, RB Doug Martin, LB Derrick Johnson
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Bills Taron Johnson Jersey , DT Maurice Hurst, DE Arden Key.
IMPORTANT LOSSES: Del Rio, WR Michael Crabtree, RT Marshall Newhouse, LB NaVorro Bowman, CB TJ Carrie
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CAMP NEEDS: Biggest priority is getting 2016 Defensive Player of Year Khalil Mack into camp after he held out entire offseason while seeking long-term
contract. Mack is entering final year of rookie deal and Gruden and new DC Paul
Guenther are eager to get most important defensive piece on practice field.
Other main issues are learning Gruden’s system and figuring out offensive tackle
situation with LT Donald Penn coming back from foot injury and rookies Miller
and Brandon Parker battling Breno Giacomini for time.
EXPECTATIONS: Owner Mark Davis has wanted to bring back Gruden ever since taking over team seven years ago. He’s hoping move pays off in team’s final two
seasons in Oakland before move to Las Vegas in 2020. Gruden is being counted on
to bring out best from Carr, who went from MVP candidate in 2016 to mediocre
last season as he dealt with injuries. His protection got worse and his
receivers were inconsistent. Even if Gruden does manage to spark offense,
defense will need to take big step forward for Raiders to get back into playoff
contention.
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