When Nate Allen signed with the Oakland Raiders during 2015 NFL Free Agency it was a needed move at safety after general manager Reggie McKenzie moved on from the injury prone Tyvon Branch. Allen providing stability at the position as the Raiders paired the former Eagles veteran with Charles Woodson at the backend of the secondary for the 2015 season. Giving the team a proven talent who can be with the team for years to come once CWood hangs up his cleats down the road.
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However not everyone felt the Allen signing was a good move by McKenzie as the price tag for the safety was perceived to be above market value.