Attacking Defensive Players Can Form Teams

Attacking defensive players making statements to team up

Las Vegas Raiders closed the undefeated preseason for the first time

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in franchise history and they are building it up by making

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a statement on the defense against the New England Patriots.

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First and foremost, defensive end Tashvan Bower

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has been the most consistent lead during the preseason.

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The Raiders currently have Max Crosby and Chandler Jones in the

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lead as starters, but Bowers has made a statement to step in for them.

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He had five tackles, two sacks and a forceful rumble against the Patriots on Friday.

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Brower would end an excellent season with a total of five sacks.

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