Remember the splash the Raiders made last year in free agency? A 333-pound guard like Kelechi Osemele is going to get a few bystanders wet.
Besides the Pro Bowler, Oakland also signed pass-rusher Bruce Irvin at the start of free agency. This year, as in 1 p.m. Thursday when free agency officially starts, figures to be a little quieter and not so wet as the Raiders — coming off a 12-4 season and playoff berth — address their needs.
A defensive tackle, linebacker, cornerback and running back top the list. General manager Reggie McKenzie was working Wednesday on re-signing right tackle Menelik Watson and inside linebacker Perry Riley Jr.