The Oakland Raiders, as the feeding frenzy known as free agency kicked off and big dollar contracts were flying around so fast people were getting whiplash, sat back and let the first wave run its course. And, given the limited wiggle room the Raiders had under the cap, it wasn’t entirely surprising – frustrating for fans, but not surprising.
But, when that first wave petered out and the premium free agents had found homes and the second wave of free agency started, Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie and HC Jon Gruden threw on their shorts, grabbed a surfboard, and paddled out.