So far, the Raiders have been the team most active with big-splash free agent signings, hauling in several players on major deals. Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock had a solid plan heading into free agency and have worked hard to fill several of their team needs with exciting young players. However, there are still several vital team needs that remain largely unaddressed, and it seems as though the Raiders’ first major acquisition this month is the reason why.
“The wild card in our planning was the understanding that Antonio Brown might be available,” Mayock said during Brown’s introductory press conference.