Raiders’ talent upgrade gives Paul Guenther’s defense fighting chance

In the spirit of street racing, Paul Guenther the last few NFL seasons has directed a Toyota Corolla down an open stretch of pavement. Never has owned much of a chance.

It’s natural to think eyes will shade toward offense when the Raiders walk onto their pristine practice facility in Henderson to commence training camp. Rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs will be exhilarating to watch. Humans who fly usually are.

Yet the focus should be elsewhere. Like, well, on a defense that might finally stand a chance.