Building a Strong Raiders Team: Insights from Coach Tom

🏈Establishing a strong team dynamic is crucial for success, especially during the football season.

🚀Building a team involves a collaborative effort between coaching staff and personnel to move the team forward.

💪Mental and physical toughness are essential qualities for players in the NFL.

🤝Relationship building is a crucial aspect of the football business, both within the team and with other organizations.

🏆Although the Raiders face tough competition, the goal is to build a team that can compete and win.

What are the key qualities Coach Tom looks for in quarterbacks during evaluations?

—Coach Tom evaluates quarterbacks based on their drive to be great, preparation, mental toughness, and ability to make decisions under pressure.

Does Coach Tom believe in trading up in the draft to get a top quarterback?

—Coach Tom believes in evaluating the cost and potential gain when considering trades. He understands the importance of finding the right player but acknowledges the uncertainty in evaluating players.

What is Coach Tom's philosophy regarding free agency?

—Coach Tom's philosophy is to focus on re-signing their own players. However, he acknowledges the need to supplement the roster with strategic free agent signings.

How does Coach Tom evaluate the offensive line?

—Coach Tom evaluates the offensive line based on their performance in pass protection, run game, third-down situations, and red zone play. He acknowledges the importance of building consistency within the offensive line.

Is Coach Tom fine with players expressing themselves and embracing the Raiders' identity?

—Coach Tom embraces players' individuality and believes it adds to the Raiders' identity. He appreciates the enthusiasm and the drive to be great that players like Antonio bring to the team.

00:03Coach Tom emphasizes the importance of establishing a strong team dynamic and cohesion.

00:25Mental and physical toughness are crucial qualities for players in the NFL.

01:58Coach Tom acknowledges the tough competition in the AFC West and the need to build a team that can compete and win.

02:59Coach Tom discusses the evaluation process for quarterbacks, focusing on qualities such as drive, mental toughness, and decision-making abilities.

04:38When evaluating players for the draft, Coach Tom considers the cost and potential gain of trading up, acknowledging the uncertainty in evaluating players.

06:08Coach Tom's philosophy is to re-sign their own players but acknowledges the need to supplement the roster with strategic free agent signings.

08:33Coach Tom evaluates the offensive line based on their performance in pass protection, run game, third-down situations, and red zone play.

08:49Coach Tom embraces players' individuality and believes it adds to the Raiders' identity.