Raiders’ David Amerson delivers at cornerback NASHVILLE — The Raiders’ coaches finally made what looked to be an obvious move Sunday, and were rewarded more than they could have imagined. Oakland benched struggling 2013 first-round pick DJ Hayden and started David Amerson at cornerback against the Titans. Amerson “played great,” Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio said. Amerson, a second-round pick in 2013, admits that he carries a chip on his shoulder after being cut by Washington. At 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, Amerson has speed, a long reach and the dexterity to make plays on the ball when it approaches. The coaching staff handles Hayden with kid gloves, and Del Rio said Hayden wasn’t necessarily benched.