If Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels are truly keen on adding smart and tough players to the Las Vegas Raiders roster, a long, hard look at Lavonte David is a must-happen. Because the Silver & Black’s general manager and head coach, respectively, would be hard pressed to find a free agent that fits exactly what they’re looking for more than David.
While some may immediately point to the veteran inside linebacker’s age — 33 years old — as a detractor, David’s career track record of both production and availability can’t be denied. Manning the inside linebacker spot in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense, the 2012 second-round pick (58th overall selection) played in all 17 games — 96 percent of the team’s total defensive snaps — and was every bit a force defending the run and dropping back into coverage.