One analyst thinks the Raiders had the best overall signing in free agency
The Las Vegas Raiders went into the offseason with a different mindset than the one they had last season. They saw what happened during the season, obviously, and didn't like what the results were, also pretty obvious. So, they made some changes. Out with the old and in with the new. I'm guessing that is […]
The Las Vegas Raiders went into the offseason with a different mindset than the one they had last season. They saw what happened during the season, obviously, and didn't like what the results were, also pretty obvious.
So, they made some changes. Out with the old and in with the new. I'm guessing that is what the new regime's mindset is anyways. As seeing they have literally gotten rid of most of the players from the Jon Gruden era.
In fact, there are roughly 15 guys left from that regime. If you told me two years ago that in 2023 Derek Carr would be on the New Orleans Saints, I'd probably laugh.
Since the new regime has cleared pretty much everyone out, including Darren Waller, they added some guys too. One of the more notable, outside of the Raiders' new quarterback, of course, is Jakobi Meyers. It was a great signing, all things considered.
In fact, one ESPN analyst thinks it was the best signing in the first wave of free agency.
Seth Walder: WR Jakobi Meyers to the Las Vegas Raiders. Meyers is a good receiver who has shown an excellent ability to get open — in a Josh McDaniels offense in New England, no less. To get him for a mere $11 million per year is an absolute bargain considering the way wide receivers have gotten paid over the past 12 months.
The signing was almost perfect, especially if you consider the fact that there is a possibility the Raiders move on from Hunter Renfrow. If they do, Meyers has the same play style, plays the same position – in the slot – and is cheaper and much more available in terms of injuries.
And, what also makes this signing a great one, is the fact that he has already played in McDaniels' system from when he was in New England. It's like a glove – the fit that is.
The Raiders ended up signing him for what is a three-year deal worth $33 million with $21 million guaranteed. That's a bargain for a guy who will do more than what Renfrow has done the last two seasons, and he will do it for cheaper.
You can read the rest of the ESPN article here.
