3 trades the Raiders need to make this offseason to go on postseason run
Here are a few trades the Las Vegas Raiders need to make in the offseason.
The Las Vegas Raiders were like most teams at the NFL trade deadline Tuesday: silent. Despite the team on the outside looking in for the AFC playoffs, trading for a rental option just wasn’t in the cards for John Gruden and Mike Mayock.
Now, the team will remain 4-3 entering the second half of the NFL season. Hopefully, the inconsistent defensive line, limited secondary and minimal run game can see an improvement enough to push them into the postseason. If not, there are building blocks in place for the team to only continue to build and thrive well past 2020.
No matter what happens to begin the new decade, Las Vegas is far from complete. If they’re smart, they’ll make minor trades next offseason to solidify their roster a little more.
Who should the Raiders trade for next offseason?
CB. Stephon Gilmore . Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. New England Patriots. 1. player. 47
Whether you want to believe it or not, the New England Patriots’ dynasty is over. Adding another quarterback via the draft or free agency isn’t going to fix the issues, thus leading to at least a two-year rebuild for Bill Belichick’s squad. If that’s the case, any player that adds value should be on the market.
Gilmore, who will be entering a contract year in 2021, will also be playing in his age 31 season. Sure, while in 2019 he hoisted the Defensive Player of the Year honors, corners are known for regression after they add a 3 to their age. And those that are really talented and last a while longer, they usually transition to safety.
The Raiders will be banking on first-round pick Damon Arnette to hit as the option opposite Trayvon Mullen. If he struggles, they could move him inside and allow Gilmore to play the edge before transitioning in deep coverage. Either way, having a player of Gilmore’s skills in coverage only enhances any secondary.