Everyone said free safety was a glaring need on defense. With the Raiders coming off a terrible statistical year defensively in 2020, the sense among fans and pundits was that acquiring a true coverage safety was of upmost importance going forward.
Gus Bradley was hired as the defensive coordinator and brought with him a single high scheme. With the Free Safety integral in defending the deep passing game, it became a requirement. Not just anybody, but an impactful player deep in the post.
When the Raiders selected Trevon Moehrig in the second round this past off-season, he was immediately penciled in as the starter.