NFL Power Rankings 2019: Post-minicamp edition

NFL Power Rankings 2019: Post-mandatory minicamp edition

By Randy Gurzi | Jun 15, 2019

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots prepares to take a snap in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders talks on the sidelines with head coach Jon Gruden during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

30. Oakland Raiders (30)

Well, the good news is HBO’s Hard Knocks should be interesting. The cable network picked the right franchise for this year’s edition as they decided to follow the Oakland Raiders during their 2019 training camp.

That means we will all get an up-close look at how players such as wide receiver Antonio Brown and linebacker Vontaze Burfict fit alongside their colorful coach, Jon Gruden. We should also see how former broadcaster Mike Mayock conducts himself as the general manager.

But we all know Gruden will be the star no matter who gets featured. The coach may have made several questionable moves last season, but he’s always been entertaining. He’s going to make a few amazing quotes and will surely lose his temper a time or two.

All of that is true and will be glorious. What may be a disaster though, is their play on the field. Oakland was a dumpster fire in 2018 and managed just four wins. They improved their roster some with Brown and their three first-round picks but there are still questions about Derek Carr working for Gruden.

There’s also the fact that Brown has become quite the distraction late in his career. None of this bodes well for the Raiders this coming season.

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