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Hudson expects chemistry along Raiders' new-look O-line

Published Jun. 15, 2015 1:41 p.m. ET

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According to early reports, Rodney Hudson has been nothing short of spectacular since he put on the Silver and Black.

The Raiders' big free agent pickup says there's plenty of accolades to go around, though. His entire line has gelled since the start of OTAs.

"A lot of the guys have taken me in, as well as a lot of other new guys," Hudson told the team's official website. "We’re excited. We have a good time on and off the field competing in the weight room, on the field, in the meeting rooms."

Jack Del Rio wanted to breed that competition when he took the Raiders coaching job. Since then, he's added valuable pieces like Hudson -- locker room leaders who can help his team win in 2015 while providing an example for younger linemen.

“It’s an exciting group, great chemistry," Hudson said. "We have a good mix of older guys and younger guys and guys in the middle. We’ve got a lot of guys with a lot of experience and I think that’s great."

(h/t Oakland Raiders)