Should the Raiders Consider Available Safeties?
The Las Vegas Raiders have two competent safeties on their roster. Still, with numerous safeties recently joining the free agent market, SB Nation's Ray Aspuria believes the Raiders should at least consider adding talent at the safety position.
"More competition and depth doesn’t hurt — especially a Raiders team with ample camp space of about $42 million," Aspuria said. "More coin can become available if General Manager Tom Telesco is inclined to move on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, amongst other potential cuts. A free agent, along with [Isaiah] Pola-Mao and [Chris] Smith pushing for more snaps, keeps both [Tre'von] Moehrig and [Marcus] Epps on their toes, and that competition can make everyone better."
"The safety market in the NFL is an interesting one as several moving parts occurred Tuesday with two players getting tagged while a trio of veterans became cap casualties. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots tagged Antoine Winfield Jr. and Kyle Dugger, respectively, taking the arguably the top two players slated to hit the market off the board with tags. Veterans Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams were waxed by the Seattle Seahawks. Ditto for Rayshawn Jenkins as the Jacksonville Jaguars released the veteran starter."
The Las Vegas Raiders should consider adding one of the many talented available safeties to their roster.
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While there is plenty of talent available for the Raiders to consider, few of those options have ties to the Raiders, like Rayshawn Jenkins.
"[Tom] Telesco drafted the Miami product in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft and is familiar with what Jenkins brings to the table," Aspuria said.
"The 30-year-old played nearly all the defensive snaps for Jacksonville the last two season (97 percent and 99 percent) and was productive in coverage (five interceptions and 21 passes defensed) and as a tackler (217 total tackles). Signed to a four-year, $35-million deal from the [Los Angeles] Chargers during the 2021 offseason, Jenkins found himself a cap casualty. He would be a productive veteran presence who can compete and add depth in Las Vegas. Jenkins' age will likely make him a more cost-effective add to the Silver & Black."
The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently have the No. 13 overall pick.
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