How Aldon Smith Makes Oakland Raiders D Better

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Nov 8, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith (99) celebrates a sack as Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) lays injured on the ground during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

It appears that Aldon Smith is soon to be reinstated into the NFL. That’s just the shot in the arm the Oakland Raiders defense needs in 2017.

Oakland Raiders OLB Aldon said on Instagram, “I’m back and there’s nobody that can stop me!” Well, he’s done of good job of stopping himself the last few years. But he’s set to resume a once-brilliant football career as long as he doesn’t stop himself again.

NFL Network reported that if Smith stays clean, he would be reinstated in March. Of course, GM Reggie McKenzie, HC Jack Del Rio and new DC John Pagano are excited. Sorry, Ken Norton Jr. is the DC in title only, pagano will be running the defense from now on.

Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin have expressed excitement and you know Raider Nation is excited. The Raiders defense took a step back in 2016 because of the absence of Smith and Mario Edwards Jr. Having them both back will be huge for the Raiders in 2017.

But this is about Smith so turn the page to see how he’ll make the defense better.

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