Future of Pro Bowl LB appears murky at best
Las Vegas Raiders' Pro Bowl linebacker Denzel Perryman suffered a season-ending shoulder injury
The Las Vegas Raiders' hopes of making a deep playoff run took a major hit on Sunday when it was announced that Pro Bowl linebacker Denzel Perryman suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.
Perryman, who was named to his first Pro Bowl last season, is one of the most important players on the Raiders' defense. He is a tackling machine who also has a knack for making big plays.
With Perryman out for the season, the Raiders will have a big hole to fill at linebacker. Cory Littleton is expected to take over as the starting middle linebacker, but he is not as experienced or as talented as Perryman.
Perryman is a key part of the Raiders' defense
Perryman is a key part of the Raiders' defense and his absence will be a major blow. He is a physical presence who can stuff the run and cover tight ends. He is also a leader on the defense and his teammates will miss his presence.
The Raiders are now 1-3 on the season and they are facing an uphill battle to make the playoffs. The loss of Perryman is a major setback, but the Raiders will need to find a way to overcome it if they want to achieve their goals.
Perryman's injury could have a domino effect on the Raiders' defense
Perryman's injury could have a domino effect on the Raiders' defense. With Perryman out, the Raiders will be more vulnerable to the run and they may also have trouble covering tight ends.
The Raiders will need to find a way to adjust to Perryman's absence and they will need to do it quickly. The Raiders have a tough schedule coming up and they cannot afford to lose any more games.
Raiders must find a way to replace Perryman's production
The Raiders must find a way to replace Perryman's production. Littleton is a solid player, but he is not Perryman. The Raiders may need to consider signing a free agent or making a trade to fill the hole at linebacker.
The Raiders have a lot of talent on their defense, but they need to find a way to replace Perryman's production. If they can do that, they can still be a competitive team.