ALAMEDA — Will Reggie McKenzie again display quick-strike capability?
The Raiders general manager wasted no time in bringing in high-profile players on Day 1 of free agency in each of the last two seasons, signing center Rodney Hudson in 2015 and guard Kelechi Osemele and linebacker Bruce Irvin a year ago.
The buzz has been quiet regarding the Raiders through the two-day negotiating period, with teams able to sign free agents Thursday starting at 1 p.m. (Pacific time). The Raiders are comfortably $43 million under the salary cap, giving McKenzie the flexibility to sign a big name.