‘We've gotten faster and a little bit more dynamic'

QUESTION SESSION WITH GM MIKE MAYOCK

- GM MIKE MAYOCK

Raiders general manager Mike Mayock kept mostly a low profile throughout training camp and kept his interactions with the media to a minimum. Mayock broke his silence once camp ended and the final cuts were made. Mayock touched on a variety of topics, including the curious decision to trade third-round draft pick Lynn Bowden Jr. to the Miami Dolphins.

Q: When it comes to rookies, what do you look for early in terms of their gameday transition?

A: Do they compete? Is it too big for them? What happens when the lights hit? I think what you want to see is just business as usual. You don’t want rookies to go out and think they have to win the game by themselves. Just go out and do what God gave you, with the gifts that you have. Obviously, honed by what the coaches have taught you and just go out and be you. Really more than anything, and it’s what Jon (Gruden) and I stress and we have since Day 1, just go out and compete. Compete your tails off. That’s what we ask from our rookies.

Q: What was the thought process on the trade with Lynn Bowden Jr.?