Raiders weigh schematic tweaks as Week 2 vs Chargers looms

With a Week 1 win in the rear view, the Raiders’ mailbag previews Week 2 against the Chargers, predicting Rob Leonard won’t push a 45% blitz rate but will lean on simulated pressures and pre-snap looks to exploit LA’s young interior offensive line. The defense could be league-average to top-15 if Week 1’s plan sticks, while topics covered include Paye/Koonce/Johnson roles, Brock Bowers’ knee timeline, Kirk Cousins’ arm, and the rationale behind Mayer’s big contract.