Raiders cornerback Sean Smith relegated to second team
Some people in the Raiders organization thought first-round pick Gareon Conley would push cornerback Sean Smith for a starting job this season.
When the offense went with three receivers, undrafted rookie corner Breon Borders came on and joined the starters.
: Raiders third-round pick Eddie Vanderdoes more than held his own against guard Gabe Jackson, as the defensive tackle would have had a sack Friday — if such things were allowed. …
After missing a practice and then dominating Thursday’s, receiver Amari Cooper took Friday off with a minor injury.
K.J. Brent, who was on the practice squad last season, continued to make tough inside catches in Cooper’s place. …
After practice, a young fan held out a bag of Skittles candy and Marshawn Lynch got a running start, took the handoff and ran to the locker room.