Raiders Bye Week Evaluations: Greg Van Roten
The Las Vegas Raiders are on their bye week, which gives them a chance to get healthy before they get back to action to wrap up the remaining games of the regular season.
The Raiders are 5-7, and their odds of making the postseason dropped after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. They must decide whether to make one last push for the playoffs or use the rest of the season to audition their young talent.
We all know they aren't giving up on the season.
The Raiders have shown some good things on both sides of the ball since Interim Coach Antonio Pierce took over, and they have a chance to evaluate what their team will be in the future after the last five games of the regular season.
One area the Raiders have remained steady in is on the offensive line. One player who has helped them in that area is interior lineman Greg Van Roten.
After signing with the Silver and Black in May, Van Roten slid into the starting right guard role and has been arguably the Raiders’ best offensive lineman other than left tackle Kolton Miller.
According to Pro Football Focus, Van Roten has played 730 snaps, all at right guard, and is the Raiders’ third-highest graded player behind Miller and wide receiver Davante Adams.
Greg Van Roten has been among the most impactful players on the Las Vegas Raiders' offense in 2023.
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Van Roten has allowed only 14 total pressures this season and has earned high run and pass-blocking grades. He has kept his quarterback upright and has consistently opened up running lanes for Josh Jacobs.
Van Roten is almost 34 years old, so he might not be a part of the team’s long-term picture, but he has been valuable to the team in 2023 and could earn another contract if he continues to play well.
The Raiders were looking for an answer at right guard, and Van Roten has delivered on that. Many fans might not see his impact on the offense, but his contributions have kept the Raiders’ offensive line performing at a high level.
Van Roten's great play has gone under the radar, but has been vital for the success the Raiders’ offense has found.
The Silver and Black will return home to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 10, at 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST.
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