That starts with his mother, DeAnna, who was wearing Raiders apparel to his introductory news conference Friday at Raiders headquarters. Bowers’ father, Warren, might be a tougher sell.

The 46-year-old was all decked out in Raiders’ apparel as he took in the action. Contact Adam Hill at [email protected]. Follow @AdamHillLVRJ on Twitter.

He may have something to prove against his former team, so Ridder could find another gear to lock into. The element of a ‘revenge game’ could power Ridder and the Raiders over the Falcons ...