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Raiders preseason week four snap counts vs Seahawks: Mario Edwards Jr plays deep into 4th quarter Cheap Johnny Townsend Jersey , looking at possible trade or cut If you sat through the Raiders entire final preseason game, you may have noticed something. Mario Edwards Jr was still on the field. The fourth year defensive lineman started 14 games last season and had run with the first team all through the offseason and training camp. But while most other starters on the team were not even dressed for, there he was, still in the game in its waning minutes.Typically the players on the field at the end of the final preseason game are those who will not be on the roster the following day. Leading to the inevitable question of whether that could very well be Edwards’s fate as well. Gruden didn’t exactly offer a ringing endorsement of Edwards after the game.“He had a number of great looks tonight. They were throwing the ball in obvious passing situations with a backup offensive line, we’ll take a look at what he got done in the 1-on-1 situations. I can’t really comment any further than that.”Despite the good looks Gruden said Edwards got versus backups throughout the game www.oaklandraidersteamonline.com , he had just 2 assists with no QB hits.There’s a lot of competitors for along the Raiders defensive line this year, making for some tough calls for Gruden today and tomorrow as the cut down deadline is Saturday.“He’s in a competitive situation and we’ll have to let you know in the next day or so what we’re gonna do,” Gruden said of Edwards. We should soon know whether Edwards’s time in Oakland is up or not.Update: As expected, the Raiders are shopping Mario Edwards Jr in the hopes they can get something back instead of just cutting him.Snap counts vs SeahawksOffenseDefenseSpecial tms (select)OffenseDefenseSpecial tms (select)Notes:Rookie third round pick Brandon Parker started and played every snap at left tackle with top pick Kolton Miller not dressing for the game.Ian Silberman started at right tackle with Donald Penn not playing. He was later replaced by David Sharpe as they continue to battle for the primary backup spot behind Penn.Keon Hatcher started at wide receiver across from rookie Marcell Atemen. Hatcher played 48 snaps (81%), catching 8 passes for 128 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also played 14 special teams snaps (45%).Jason Cabinda led the entire team in total snaps. He played every snap on defense and 23 snaps on special teams (74%). He’s still behind Derrick Johnson and Marquel Lee at the middle linebacker spot so it’s hard to see how he fits on the team. He’s a strong candidate for the practice squad at very least.Rashaan Melvin started the game as the only player fully expected to start come the regular season. He played just 14 snaps before exiting.Follow @LeviDamienRaiders rookie report: Down week for rookie crop From the highly talented LA Rams in the opener to the elevation in Denver to the high humidity in Miami. The rookies are getting tested in many ways early in the season. Here’s what they did in week three against the DolphinsActiveKolton MillerArden KeyMaurice HurstJohnny TownsendTrent SiegInactiveNick NelsonPJ Hall (ankle injury)Brandon ParkerKolton MillerThe top pick had two admirable outings in the first two weeks. He showed some issues in the run game Oakland Raiders T-Shirt , but held up well in pass rush. He didn’t have to face former Rams pass rusher Robert Quinn in the opener. He was traded to Miami, so their meeting would wait until week three. Quinn bested Miller on several occasions in this one.On the very first play, Quinn set the tone by getting by Miller to put a hit on Derek Carr for an incompletion. Quinn got around Miller again early in the fourth quarter, and Carr managed to slip the sack just enough to get the ball away and it was nearly intercepted.Miller also gave up a few run stuffs and had a couple penalties, including a false start on third and goal at the 2-yard-line. The first overall poor outing for him.Arden Key Each game Key looks like he’s so close to getting home for his first sack. He gets pressure and has made a few hits on the quarterback Oakland Raiders Hats , but has yet to make a significant impact. He had two QB hits in Miami, bringing his season total to four. He also had a couple run stops, which is another area we have been looking to see him improve.Maurice HurstHe got his first sack in week two in Denver. He got at least one good pressure in Miami, and hit Tannehill as he threw, but was flagged for a complete bullshit roughing the passer penalty. There have been a lot of those bullshit roughing the passer penalties this season. Hurst is the latest to fall victim to the new QB two-hand touch football rules.Johnny TownsendI’ll just quote myself from this week’s Ballers & Busters for him (he was a Buster by the way):Trent SiegAll conditions normal for Sieg. No news is good news for the long snapper.All in all Oakland Raiders Hoodie , it was a down week for the rookies. Another rookie inactive, and Miller and Townsend having poor performances. Key continues to show promise as does Hurst.Follow @LeviDamien