Raiders' new coaching staff is energizing the whole roster
Marquette King can't wait to get to work in the morning. It's the first time he's felt like this since joining the Raiders in 2012.
"During the offseason, I woke up every day like, 'Man, I can't wait to get around those coaches,'" the punter told the Contra Costa Times. "They bring so much more energy. Each coach is a different character and I love it."
King speaks for the entire Raiders roster, too. Jack Del Rio and his coaching staff have reinvigorated a stagnant franchise and infused the roster the the promise of a playoff season.
"From getting breakfast in the morning, the energy is always there," cornerback T.J. Carrie said. "It's fun when you have an electrifying group of staff who are willing to put it all on the line each and every moment. You feed off that energy."
Raiders fans are equally hungry to cheer for a competitive team. Their team hasn't had a winning season since their 2002 Super Bowl run.
Del Rio hasn't guaranteed that'll change, but there's promise in his staff's positivity. It'll only help the players grind through a tough summer in Napa.
-
2025 NFL mock draft: Who are next year's top players — and how many QBs go high?
2024 NFL Draft grades: Analyzing all 32 teams' classes; Who gets top marks?
Davante Adams has no regrets over Packers trade but admits Jordan Love is a 'baller'
-
2024 NFL free agency tracker: Signings, updates, best players available
Super Bowl locations, dates for 2025, 2026, 2027
2025 Super Bowl LIX odds: Chicago's odds shorten after drafting Caleb Williams
-
2024 NFL Draft order: Updated after Round 1
2023 NFL WR rankings: Justin Jefferson leads loaded list of top 10 receivers
2024 NFL Draft RB rankings: No clear stars, but deep top 10 prospects
-
2025 NFL mock draft: Who are next year's top players — and how many QBs go high?
2024 NFL Draft grades: Analyzing all 32 teams' classes; Who gets top marks?
Davante Adams has no regrets over Packers trade but admits Jordan Love is a 'baller'
-
2024 NFL free agency tracker: Signings, updates, best players available
Super Bowl locations, dates for 2025, 2026, 2027
2025 Super Bowl LIX odds: Chicago's odds shorten after drafting Caleb Williams
-
2024 NFL Draft order: Updated after Round 1
2023 NFL WR rankings: Justin Jefferson leads loaded list of top 10 receivers
2024 NFL Draft RB rankings: No clear stars, but deep top 10 prospects