Raiders 2017 Season Preview: Can Oakland Defense Take Pressure off Carr?

The Oakland Raiders took a major step forward in 2016, according to Bleacher Report Lead NFL Analyst Chris Simms. How will they fare this year when they're not sneaking up on teams? Which player will be the X-factor for Oakland in 2017? Watch as Simms and Adam Lefkoe preview the Raiders' upcoming season in the video above.

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