NFL 2018: One roster cut each team should make, but won't

NFL 2018: One roster cut each team should make, but won’t

By Dan Parzych | Aug 30, 2018

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 27: Kevin White #11 of the Chicago Bears steps out of the endzone after making a catch against Adoree' Jackson #25 of the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium on August 27, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

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Oakland Raiders: Doug Martin

Do the Oakland Raiders have what it takes to return to their effective level from two years ago in which they finally put an end to their overdue playoff drought? Only time will tell when it comes to whether the Raiders can live up to the high expectations, but the good news is with Jon Gruden on board as head coach, it seems more realistic.

Knowing his history of quarterback development, Derek Carr has to be thrilled over what the 2018 season has in store now that he gets to work with Gruden on offense. Along with having a dynamic duo in Amari Cooper and Jordy Nelson, Carr will look to benefit from having a workhorse at running back as well in Marshawn Lynch.

Originally, the Raiders were excited over the thought of Lynch teaming up with Doug Martin to provide Oakland’s backfield with a new duo to work with. But when seeing how well Chris Warren has looked throughout the preseason, the Raiders may have found a new potential running back of the future.

So if they can find a way to give Warren more carries in 2018 while getting rid of someone else, Oakland might as well consider Martin to make it easy.

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