]For the most part, the Las Vegas Raiders have garnered significant praise throughout the offseason for their moves so far.
With the massive extension to superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby and the trade for quarterback Geno Smith, new general manager John Spytek got the two major storylines of the offseason done early for the Raiders. Since then, Spytek has done well to shore up the depth at key positions, ensuring injuries will not wreak as much havoc as they did last season. The strategy gives the Raiders freedom to attack April’s draft any way they choose, which is a far cry from a month ago.