HENDERSON, Nev. — The Raiders could have made their offensive line more of a priority when assembling their roster for this season, but they focused more of their efforts elsewhere.
Now, Las Vegas is paying the price.
The line has kept kept Geno Smith under constant duress and prevented rookie running back Ashton Jeanty from displaying the magic he exhibited last season at Boise State, when he was the Heisman Trophy runner-up.
One potential change could be on the way. Or, at least, a return to the season-opening lineup.
Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Jackson Powers-Johnson, who has not played since the opener because of a concussion, will have the chance to win back his starting right guard position from Alex Cappa.
“In all phases of it, we got to get off the football better and