Offseason Analysis: Oakland Raiders
Things sure have changed for the Raiders. Instead of being the team that everyone loves to hate, they are the team that everyone loves to hate on. They actually showed a little something at the end of the year, winning their last two games, including the game that eliminated Tampa Bay and sent Jon Gruden packing.
JaMarcus Russell played decent considering the lack of weapons. Darren McFadden disappointed as a rookie, but I expect him to make big strides in his second year. Justin Fargas had a solid year, but I expect him to yield carries to Run DMC. Michael Bush will likely be kept in the mix just because McFadden and Fargas are injury risks and his contract is minimal.
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Besides a decent run game, the Raiders have one of the best young tight ends in Zach Miller. Unfortunately for Miller, he doesn’t get much help. Johnnie Lee Higgins is a solid return man and can stretch the field, but he’s not going to command a lot of attention. Chaz Schilens showed some potential.
Javon Walker will be back with the club because it will be difficult to release him because of the terms in his contract. Ashley Lelie won’t be back. Ronald Curry probably has a 50/50 chance of being back.
After the Walker debacle, don’t look for the Raiders to add a big-time WR this offseason. They have some free agents on their O-line (C Jake Grove and G Cooper Carlisle).
On defense, the Raiders took care of one cornerback spot by signing Chris Johnson to a multi-year deal. They will likely slap the franchise tag on shutdown CB Nnamdi Asomugha.
Ricky Brown is a restricted free agent and Rashad Baker is an unrestricted free agent, but I expect them both to come to terms with the Raiders. There is a good chance S Michael Huff gets his walking papers.
| Pos | Player Name | FA Status | Previous Team | Current Team |
| QB | Marques Tuiasosopo | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| WR | Drew Carter | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| WR | Ashley Lelie | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| WR | Johnnie Morant | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| TE | Tony Stewart | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| TE | Ben Troupe | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| P | Shane Lechler | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| OG | Cooper Carlisle | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| C | Jake Grove | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| OL | Chris Morris | RFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| DL | William Joseph | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| LB | Jon Alston | RFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| LB | Ricky Brown | RFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| LB | Isaiah Ekejiuba | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| LB | Sam Williams | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| CB | Nnamdi Asomugha | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| CB | Chris X. Johnson | Re-signed | Oakland Raiders | Oakland Raiders |
| CB | Justin Miller | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| CB | Duane Starks | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |
| FS | Rashad Baker | UFA | Oakland Raiders | Free Agent |

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