Raiders TE Michael Mayer breakout year? New safety tag team? Plus other Vegas minicamp observations
Briefly

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll emphasized the importance of understanding players during the offseason program. The team's practices highlighted the leadership of quarterback Geno Smith and the promising development of first-round pick Ashton Jeanty as a running back. Additionally, tight end Michael Mayer is expected to improve under offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Carroll stated, "We learned a lot" about building relationships with players to maximize their potential as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
We learned a lot. The whole purpose here is to figure them out. It's a relationship that we're building, and we need to know who we're teaching and how they operate.
He can't show his full ability right now, but off the field, he's very mature. He brings great energy, and it shows a lot of maturity for his age.
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