What It Means:

Amerson had a very interesting season last year. He was cut by the Washington Redskins and picked up by Oakland, who immediately plugged him in as a starter in Week 4.

From that point on, Amerson rated as Pro Football Focus' No. 9 cover corner. Amerson and Smith, who came aboard as a free-agent signing, should form a nice cornerback tandem. The Raiders ranked 16th in Adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points per play last season.