Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak gets cryptic when asked about loss to the 49ers just before the trade deadline on Tuesday
The Las Vegas Raiders need roster changes if they want to compete moving forward, and the loss to the 49ers showed they could be buyers at the trade deadline.
The Las Vegas Raiders got destroyed on Sunday when making their regular-season return to the Bay Area. Well, really, they beat themselves more than the San Francisco 49ers beat them.
They had field position after a 54-yard kickoff return, which should have ended with seven points rather than three. Vegas fumbled at the SF 26 after an interception set up a short field. They fumbled at the SF 1 after a turnover on downs; the defense stopped Brock Purdy.
Then they threw an end-zone interception after losing two yards on first-and-goal, a QB sneak, and a touchdown called back for offensive pass interference. So, yeah, they beat themselves. But now the question is: as the trade deadline approaches on Tuesday, Will they do anything to fix some of these issues?
“Every day, the calculus changes. You get new information about your team, and that goes into the decision-making moving forward,” Kubiak told reporters after the loss to the 49ers when asked whether it affects the Raiders’ plan at the trade deadline.
The Raiders need some help in a few areas through the trade deadline
If the Raiders are going to be active at the trade deadline on Tuesday, they need to watch a few positions. Obviously, any defensive upgrade is a priority. They need secondary help, specifically guys who can cover. They also need help on the interior of the defensive line, as this team really struggles to stop the run. Anyone who’s better than what they have, or who could provide great depth, is someone they should be looking at.
Then on offense, it’s pretty obvious. Vegas needs more help in the wide receiver room. They can’t keep being so predictable in the passing game. Everyone knows the ball is going to either Brock Bowers or Michael Mayer. And that makes them and the QB have to work even harder. Get some WR help. And another guard to replace Spencer Burford wouldn’t hurt, but they won’t do that.
