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Ryan McFadden
Henderson, Nev. – Pete Carroll made it clear during his introductory press conference last month that he wants the Las Vegas Raiders to begin to win “immediately.”
“We have to start now to chase and build this team as fast as we can,” said the 73 -year -old chief coach.
In the search for Carroll and the new general manager John Spytek to turn the franchise after three consecutive losing seasons, they have to make a lot of decisions on the list. Las Vegas has a handful of needs, especially in Quarterback, plus 17 players who are becoming free agents without restrictions at the beginning of the new year of the League on March 12.
It is projected that the Raiders have the second most limit space, according to Spotrac, which should help their efforts to present a competitive list for the 2025 campaign. Still, there is a lot of work that must be done.
Starting with internal decisions, these are some of the key decisions of the free agent for the Raiders.
Moehrig saw its production increase in 2024. In 17 openings, he published career maximums in Tacleadas (104) and defended passes (10). Moehrig, a second round selection in 2021, also had three caterback hits and 13 firm marshal pressures, a quarter among the defensive in the league, according to the next generation statistics.
Moehrig’s performance in his third season in the league should prepare it for a significant payment day this low season. As one of the main free agents insurance, its projected market value is $ 15.7 million per year, according to Spotrac. He had a cap of $ 4.1 million last season.
Spillane also had a race season. It began in 17 games per second consecutive year, totaling 158 tacle, 14 pressures of field marshal and a couple of catches. Since he joined the Raiders in 2023, Spillane collected 306 tacle, the fourth largest during that period, behind Zaire Franklin (Colts), Bobby Wagner (Seahawks/Commanders) and Roquan Smith (Ravens).
The former Steeler was also solid in coverage during the 2024 campaign. He had seven defended passes and two interceptions.
Spillane and Moehrig must be at the top of the Las Vegas players list to retain. Spillane is very respected by the defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who praised the 29 -year -old supporter for being a “great communicator” in the field.
“Spil is my spokesman in the field,” said Graham. “Spil and I spent a lot of time together because one is the green point, two that I really like to go out with it, it is a good guy and wants the information. I said: ‘I have a nugget, do you want this?? Give me more. What what whether I can handle.
Koonce, a third round selection in 2021, is an interesting case. He blinked in 2023 when he recorded 43 cups, eight catches and three loose balls forced in 17 games (11 openings). However, he suffered an acl torn in his right knee only three days before the starter of the season. If Raiders can keep it in a friendly treatment for the team, a healthy Koonce could increase the passenger efforts of the team.
The Raiders runner room could be in a review. Las Vegas ended last in yards by land (79.8 per game), while Abdullah, the only assailant who hastened at least 100 yards in a game, and Alexander Mattison are free agents. It is very likely that both players are looking for a new home this low season. Abdullah, on the other hand, adds value to special equipment. The 31 -year -old totaled 839 yards in 35 attempts to kick in two seasons with the Raiders.
Chaisson, a first round selection in 2020, joined the Raiders practice team in September before signing with the list of 53 men a month later. He benefited from his only season with the Raiders, registering 32 cups (seven for loss), five captures and 33 press seafood pressures. Chaisson had the same amount of catches as in his four -year period with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chaisson, who turns 26 in July, will probably not break the bank if the Raiders decide to keep it close as a piece of depth.
Hobbs, 25, provides high school versatility. However, Hobbs fought the wounds during his time with the Raiders. He played 275 snapshots in the slot and 128 in the external corner, according to Trmedia. However, Hobbs has fought against injuries during his time with the Raiders. 17 games were lost in four seasons, including six in 2024.
