Oakland Defensive Tackles: Expect Them To Step Up

With four weeks left until the 2009 commencement of training camp in Napa begins for the Oakland Raiders, many outside and inside the Raider world are wondering what the expensive contracts of its defensive "big uglies" will bring for he upcoming season.

Negative spew ran like water on many fan sites when the Raiders refused to select a defensive tackle in this past draft. With the big turnaround as far as the defensive coaching staff goes, there is a high chance the Raiders may have this one right.

Currently, the roster has five defensive tackles who will be responsible for doing the dirty work in Oakland.

Improved play from these players is mandatory for success on the defensive side of the ball.

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