The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive line is one of the best in the league, touting names like Maxx Crosby, Christian Wilkins and Malcolm Koonce. But to Raiders defensive line coach Rob Leonard, it won't be talent that makes the front line special.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach Rob Leonard had plenty to like about his men at the front of the defense when the 2023 season ended. All-Pro Maxx Crosby was just that, Malcolm Koonce seemingly broke out, and it looked like things were beginning to click for rookie Tyree Wilson.
"It's one of the best groups I've been around 12 years," Leonard said at a mandatory minicamp press conference this week. "It's a lot of fun, but for me, what's crazy is it's the same group plus from last year. So, last year remember what people were saying as well going into the season -- John Jenkins and Adam Butler were like, 'camp bodies'. So I mean, you add a guy they're familiar with, and it's a lot of fun to come to work every day.
At 34 years old, Jenkins was an effective space-eater and managed to register a career-best 40 solo tackles. That number was good enough for eighth among all interior defenders in 2023. Butler proved more effective in pass rush situations, tallying six sacks and earning an above-average Pro Football Focus pass rush grade of 70.2.
Leonard's defensive front is a team of it's own, and arguably the best position group the Raiders can tout.
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