The IPP, or International Pathway Players Program, has really helped the Las Vegas Raiders the last few years when it has come to taking advantage of a roster rule and practice squad rule. You get to add depth at a position you feel is crucial,

However, with Pete Carroll now in charge and general manager John Spytek making personnel decisions, the outlook of the franchise is surprisingly positive. They have kept several of the key pieces from regimes past,

"Yeah, this has been a difficult recovery," Pete Carroll said on Wednesday after an OTA practice. "He has done everything he needs to do. He's been here every day, extra early, working hard, and still working it,