2009 Raiders: Key Position Battles

What will be your team’s biggest positional battles (veterans vs. emerging youngsters, rookies battling it out to make an impact on the roster) of camp? As teams prepare for the upcoming season plotlines begin to develop, thankfully this year the dominant theme isn’t Al vs. Lane.

There are questions of interest on this young and ever evolving roster. Here are a few of the position battles that will have my eye on.

Safety

With the last few year’s drafting of Michael Huff, Tyvon Branch, this year’s addition of Michael Mitchell the safety position is young and athletic, if unproven. Incumbent starter Hiram Eugene is a coach favorite and a reliable veteran. Keith Davis was recently added, providing additional ...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
Article is property of BleacherReport.com