Michael Crabtree, Raiders Agree to New Contract: Details, Comments, Reaction

The Oakland Raiders took a low-risk, one-year flier on Michael Crabtree this season and have been rewarded with an excellent receiver opposite dynamic rookie Amari Cooper.

Oakland captured a photo of Crabtree signing his new deal: 

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport broke down the financial details: "Crabtree's deal is 4 years, $34M base. Incentives can make it $35.2M. No signing bonus. $11M in 2016, $18M total by 2017."

Bleacher Report's Cian Fahey praised the move made by Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie:

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Crabtree and Cooper tied down is a great starting combination to have locked in. Youth and experience w/ quality and complementary skills.

— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) December 10, 2015"

Crabtree seemed to regress last year with the San Francisco 49ers amid organizational turmoil. San Francisco didn't retain him, but the 28-year-old wideout found a new lease on NFL life within the state.

With four games still to play this season, Crabtree has 760 yards and seven touchdowns on a team-high 66 receptions.

"Michael has been a real pro," Raiders coach Jack Del Rio said prior to Crabtree signing an extension, according to Marcus Thompson of Bay Area News Group. "We love having him. He's come in from day one and really fit in our locker room. He's been a great teammate.

"He does everything we ask. He works his tail off. He's been a great example for Coop. He's been a mentor in some respects that way. And he's making plays. He's doing more than just being a mentor, he's a playmaker."

As Cooper continues to develop and realize his immense potential, more favorable matchups will open up for Crabtree. Talented Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is in just his second season and has taken a big leap forward in 2015, so there's plenty of room for improvement in the years to come.

The Raiders don't appear to be playoff-ready this season, but with a strong coaching staff intact and an impending full offseason of continuity, there's reason to believe the team is headed in the right direction.

McKenzie didn't have many assets to work with when he first took over as GM. He has made up for a seemingly rocky start of late by signing Crabtree and drafting Cooper, Carr and star defensive end Khalil Mack to inject the franchise with energy and enthusiasm.