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Past overspending kept Las Vegas Raiders honest in free agency

Oct 4, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) guestures after making a first down against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

With the salary cap situation across the NFL, the Las Vegas Raiders weren’t able to splurge on free agents, and it was for the best.

Over the past few seasons, the Las Vegas Raiders have been a team determined to win the offseason with large and overpriced contracts. However, given the cap flattening, and poor past decision, the Raiders were forced to make smarter moves money-wise.