As another Raiders season goes up in flames, the time is ripe to expedite the development process of their youngest players.

That includes being more open-minded about giving their rookies more playing time.

It’s not that the Raiders have ignored their first-year players. The 1,622 total snaps they’ve given their draft picks is in the middle of the pack in the NFL. But the Raiders, at 2-8, need to make the development of their first- and second-year players a priority.

They haven’t yet.

That was evident Monday when veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who signed with the team Oct. 27, played 28 offensive snaps in the Raiders’ 33-16 loss to the Cowboys . Rookie second-round pick Jack Bech played nine.

The Raiders also kept veteran linebackers Jamal Adams, Devin White and Elandon Robert

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