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Under head coach Jon Gruden https://www.raiderslockerroom.com/authentic-derek-carr-jersey , the Raiders have made it a priority to get big offensive tackles who protect the quarterback. Gruden’s first selection in the 2018 draft was LT Kolton Miller who played poorly down the stretch last season after suffering a knee injury. With another season of Kolton Miller getting his legs underneath him in the NFL, Gruden doubled down on the big tackle philosophy and made RT Trent Brown the highest paid offensive lineman in football. Both tackles have faced a bevy of top tier edge defenders in the first 5 weeks of football. They have each handled the pressure admirably giving up a rare sack and few pressures while allowing Derek Carr more time in the pocket than he had in 2018. Here’s a look at how each has played to start the season.Week 1 vs Von Miller and Bradley ChubbThe NFL schedule makers wasted no time giving Trent Brown his first test to see if he really was the most valuable offensive lineman in football. Brown squared off against Von Miller the first week of the season and lived up to his billing. Von Miller disappeared during this game. In the clip above watch Brown gain ground on his initial kick step, stay patient and land a strike on Miller to take him around the back of the pocket.Kolton Miller had a great game against Bradley Chubb as well. While he is still a work in progress, Miller got the better of his fellow first round draft pick and held the young pass rusher at bay for the entire game. In the clip above, Miller’s footwork isn’t as clean as Brown’s and he can work on landing his punch more violently but he gets the job done against a good rusher.Week 2 vs Chris Jones and Frank ClarkAgainst the Chiefs the Raiders offense stalled but it wasn’t because of Brown. He throws elite interior defender Chris Jones to the ground on this block. While Jones isn’t technically an edge defender, he’s the best player on the Chiefs defense and wrecked Denzelle Good in one on one match-ups. Brown can be a punishing road grader when he puts his almost 400 pounds behind a block.Miller got to redeem himself in this game against Frank Clark who beat Miller like a drum when the pair matched up last season (while Clark was a Seahawk). Miller handled his business against Clark during the week 2 contest holding the pass rusher to 0 total pressures. The Raiders haven’t made it a habit to run the ball very often to Miller’s side. He isn’t the mauler that Brown is but he has had some positive moments like this block against Clark, collapsing the defensive end down the line.Week 3 vs Danielle Hunter and Everson GriffenThe Vikings handed the Raiders their worst loss this season in week 3. After getting behind early, the Raiders strayed away from the run game. So many obvious passing situations doesn’t help offensive linemen in pass protection and the Vikings were able to pin their ears back and get after Derek Carr. This rep above shows Brown using a “jump set” on Danielle Hunter. Hunter is ready and makes an inside move, getting far enough outside of Brown’s frame that the Raiders behemoth isn’t able to prevent him from sacking Carr.Miller had an off day as well giving up this sack on another inside move, this time from Everson Griffen. This is the type of sack Miller gave up most in 2018 and its a little discouraging to see how he still doesn’t have consistent technique. Watch how Miller takes an angled pass set and turn his shoulders towards the rusher. Usually you’d like to see the tackle fight to keep his shoulder square to the line of scrimmage a little longer. Miller’s weight is on his back foot and when Griffen lands a strike it knocks Miller off balance.Week 4 vs Justin HoustonThe Raiders got back in a groove against the Colts and both tackles were able to face off against former division rival Justin Houston. First take a look at one of Brown’s reps against the Colts pass rusher.Brown takes a slight hesitation before attacking Houston. The best pass protectors vary their pass sets, making it difficult for rushers to time their moves when they are seeing so many different techniques. Once Brown’s hands get on Houston it’s over.Justin Houston rushed from both sides giving us a good litmus test for Miller’s progression as a pass blocker. Miller’s technique isn’t as sound as Brown’s and we again see him immediately turning his shoulders to face the rusher. Houston beats Miller to the punch andgets into the 2nd year tackle’s chest driving him several feet backwards. Small credit goes to Miller for being able to anchor at the last second and stopping before he was driven back into Carr. At the end of the day it’s not a pressure, its not a sack Derek Carr Jersey White , but not the best rep from Miller.Week 5 vs Khalil MackThe Khalil Mack revenge game didn’t go quite as planned. Credit goes all around to all the players who blocked Mack and Gruden’s game plan for limiting the game wrecker. But Brown deserves a large part of that praise. Raiders fans know how elite Mack is defending the run. Well in the clip above an unstoppable force meets an immovable object and Brown exerts his will on Mack to open this run lane up for Jacobs. You can talk about pad level and technique all day, but Brown has what can’t be coached and his massive body will push even the best players around.Mack played on both sides for the Bears and when it was Miller’s turn to block him the results weren’t nearly as good. Miller attacks Mack and delivers a violent blow while keeping his feet moving. The strike he delivers however bounces both players away from each other and allows Mack to extend his arms on the first round pick. Mack’s extended arms create space for him to read the runner and disengage to make a tackle for no gain.TakeawaysBrown is clearly head and shoulders better than Kolton Miller at this stage. While Miller has played solidly, Brown is operating at a higher level in the pass and run game.The Raiders favor running towards the right side. It makes sense when Brown is on that side and his punishing style will likely lay nasty blocks all season long the for the Raiders.Miller has done well playing in space this year. The screen pass to Tyrell Williams in the 4th quarter of the Denver game and the big first quarter run by Jacobs in the Chicago game are examples of when Miller gets out on the perimeter.The second year tackle has the athleticism to block fast guys in space. He will be used like this often.The entire offensive line deserves credit, you’ll see great blocks from all of them in the above clips. When Gabe Jackson comes back the Raiders strength will have gotten even better. Only a handful of the players drafted during the Reggie McKenzie era are currently on the roster. One of those players is 2016 top pick safety Karl Joseph. Joseph has not lived up to his draft..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteSilver And Black Pridean Oakland Raiders communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsRaidersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Can Johnathan Abram and Karl Joseph coexist as Raiders safeties?New,59commentsPDTShareTweetShareShareCan Johnathan Abram and Karl Joseph coexist as Raiders safeties?Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsOnly a handful of the players drafted during the Reggie McKenzie era are currently on the roster. One of those players is 2016 top pick safety Karl Joseph. Joseph has not lived up to his draft position expectations as the 14th overall selection. Maybe it’s a little unfair to say that considering the pick was regarded as a reach. Joseph was viewed as a prospect more likely to be drafted on day two due to a serious injury he suffered his final season at West Virginia.The early part of Joseph’s career has been underwhelming to say the least, he has struggled to find his role with the defense.His lack of size makes him a liability when covering tight ends.Time and time again larger more physical tight ends are able to post him up and have their way with him.Early last season, Joseph saw only 11 defensive snaps through week six due in part to injury.His name was being kicked around as a potential trade chip as the deadline approached midseason. The Raiders opted to hold onto Joseph and slowly the snap count began to increase.By week 10 he was the full time starter the remainder of the year.In the final eight games of the year he registered 42 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception.In fact, by the end of the season Joseph showed major improvements in all facets of his game according to pro football focus.Fast forward a couple months, and now the Raiders have just selected Johnathan Abram in the first round of the draft.Abram’s appears in many ways to be a bigger version of Joseph with a similar skill set.Gruden obviously has strong feelings for Abram Womens Bo Jackson Jersey , selected to wear the prestigious jersey number 24 tells you the coach has high expectations for the rookie.I had the opportunity to interview Raiders insider for NBC sports bay area, Scott Bair for my podcast, “Just Pod Baby.”When asked how Abram and Joseph will coexist,“It’s possible that they don’t,” said Bair.“I asked Mike Mayock specifically about whether the Raiders were going to exercise Karl Joseph’s fifth year option, they have to do that in early May.And he didn’t say yes and he didn’t say no, he just said that is a conversation that he is going to have with Karl.So I don’t think it’s a guarantee that the fifth year option gets exercised.” Earlier this week, ESPN projected the Raiders to part ways with Joseph.The deadline to pick up fifth year options on the 2016 draft class is Friday, so we should know more about his future at the end of the week.