It could already be said that the writing's on the wall regarding safety Johnathan Abram and his future with the Las Vegas Raiders.That's what can be inferred after the team's new regime of Coach Josh McDaniels and General Manager Dave Ziegler made the decision not to pick up Abram's fifth-year option on his contract.It probably wasn't seen Tony Esposito Jersey as a surprise, though, considering the highs and lows that Abram has gone through with his play.Mi sing e sentially his entire rookie season due to injuries didn't do him any favors, but even when he's been healthy, often hasn't given much better than replacement-level play.While he finished with a career-high 116 total tackles last season, Abram finished with a grade of only 56.9 from Pro Football Focus.It was the best rating Abram has received in Martin Havlat Jersey his career so far, which still places him well below average among safeties.The main cause has been his coverage ability, as Abram gave up a quarterback rating of 112 when targeted in coverage last season.Even Marian Hossa Jersey with the Raiders moving him closer to the line of scrimmage, it hasn't done much to inspire confidence in Abram's development.Scroll to ContinueThat's why this upcoming season is so important for him, not just to give the Raiders a reason to re-sign him, but to show he can be more than an average, one-dimensional player.It's likely that Abram is going to have to earn that opportunity the hard way, as the Raiders are going to have plenty of competition at safety.Trevon Moehrig should have one Pierre Pilote Jersey spot locked up, which leaves Abram to battle against Duron Harmon and Tyree Gillespie for the other.Harmon in particular could be a favorite with his experience producing in the New England Patriots' defense for the majority of his career.All Abram can do is embrace it and use the motivation to prove to the Raiders' new bra s that he belongs.The Raiders need to see improvement from their defense to have a chance in a loaded AFC West, and Abram finally Duncan Keith Jersey living up to his first-round draft slot can only help.Please make sure you tell us your thoughts when you like our Want to talk about this? Want to air your opinion about all things Las Vegas Raiders? Maybe you like to talk about other sports that aren't Silver and Black related? We got your back.