Raiders Face Challenges After Significant Free Agency Losses

The Las Vegas Raiders' offseason has seen significant changes, including the hiring of Pete Carroll as head coach and the trade for quarterback Geno Smith. However, the team has lost several key defensive players such as linebackers Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo, cornerback Nate Hobbs, and safety Tre'von Moehrig, leading to criticism of their offseason moves and a D+ grade from PFSN. Despite the losses, the Raiders have made some notable additions, including safety Jeremy Chinn and guard Alex Cappa, while extending edge rusher Maxx Crosby. The Raiders are still looking to fill several positional gaps, particularly at linebacker, cornerback, and wide receiver, with the upcoming draft providing them an opportunity to address these needs. Overall, the team's offseason has been viewed as a mix of promising moves and significant setbacks, particularly on defense. Analysts emphasize the importance of continuing to add free agents and leveraging their high draft pick to improve the roster substantially.