Free Agency begins Monday with the legal tampering period. Signings can become official a few days later on Wednesday. Many of the top free agents will be gone in those first few days. The Raiders absolutely need to knock this free agency out of the park. Keeping their head coach puts pressure to win now.… Continue reading Raiders Free Agency 2024
Category: Free Agency
Raiders Rants: Cordarrelle Patterson, Marshall Newhouse and More
The Oakland Raiders finally made some Free Agency moves after what seemed like an endless first few day of the new NFL year. Most recently, Oakland adds kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson. The two-time All-Pro brings the gamechanging and consistent return ability that this team has lacked for years. More importantly, it is a two-year deal… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Cordarrelle Patterson, Marshall Newhouse and More
Quick Hits on the Oakland Raiders’ Free Agency Targets
Raider Nation should be stoked that Free Agency begins next week. Our team finally has the cap space and winning culture to sign almost anyone that we want. However, remember that there are levels to attacking free agency. Check out some quick hits on free agents that the Raiders should consider. Too Good to Get… Continue reading Quick Hits on the Oakland Raiders’ Free Agency Targets
Oakland Raiders: Free Agents to Avoid
Free Agency is finally here! Many of us are excited as the Raiders have nearly $40 million in cap space after a 12-4 playoff season. Thus, the Raiders have been connected to many free agents already. Here are the top players that Oakland should avoid when Free Agency negotiations open on March 7. Pierre Garcon… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Free Agents to Avoid
Oakland Raiders dominate Free Agency
The Oakland Raiders caught everyone’s attention by signing corner Sean Smith, lineman Kelechi Osemele and linebacker Bruce Irvin. Unlike past years, it was a refreshing feeling to sign the players that the Raiders were connected to. Best of all, the Raiders signed versatile and hardworking players without overpaying. I’ll admit the Raiders even exceed my… Continue reading Oakland Raiders dominate Free Agency
Oakland Raiders: Free Agency Blueprint
The Oakland Raiders regime consistently adds competition to their roster through Free Agency. The Raiders will continue this trend by addressing each need with a capable starter or solid backup. This formula helps steady the blue-worker culture of Jack Del Rio’s roster. It saves owner Mark Davis money by not cashing huge checks for any… Continue reading Oakland Raiders: Free Agency Blueprint
Free Agency Radar and Big Board
Finally, free agency. The Oakland Raiders bring the second most cap to the party at just over $70 million. The team will look to build on last year’s success by adding starters and players who can immediately compete. Although the Raiders found key players at key positions, they still have many wholes on their rosters.… Continue reading Free Agency Radar and Big Board
Raiders Blew it letting Antonio Smith go
I get it. Antonio Smith was on the wrong side of thirty for a team that wanted to get younger. Still, a team with so many roster wholes can not afford to let a player with Smith’s leadership and production go. Even if he was a liability against the run, the ninja assassin would… Continue reading Raiders Blew it letting Antonio Smith go
NFL Free Agency: Dark Horses
Neither too high of odds to be a long shot nor small enough to be the logical candidates, these players have the potential to land in Silver and Black. They might not be the Raiders first options, but they still have a chance of playing in Oakland. Depending on how the market pans out, why… Continue reading NFL Free Agency: Dark Horses
Raiders Free Agency: Under The Radar
Even if every top player wanted to sign with the Raiders, the team would not have enough money or playing time to offer them. Hence, here are some players who could make a big impact with the team even if they are not commanding the same attention as other positional players in the market. 1.… Continue reading Raiders Free Agency: Under The Radar