It’s official; the 2020 offseason is here. In just a few weeks, the NFL Combine will begin in Indianapolis, and free agency will start up just a few days later. And a month later, the Raiders will host the 2020 draft in Las Vegas.

Over the next several months, the Raiders will have a chance to take their team from a nice story in 2019 to a potential playoff contender in the AFC in 2020. With a ton of draft capital, cap space, and an aggressive general manager, you can bet Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden will be busy trying to improve their team this offseason.

But what positions do the Raiders have to address this offseason to take the next step as a franchise? Here are their five most significant needs heading into the 2020 offseason.

5. Quarterback

Whether Raiders’ fans agree with it or not, the quarterback position is one of the team’s biggest needs entering the offseason. Derek Carr has certainly been serviceable for the Raiders under Jon Gruden, it’s fair to wonder if the team wouldn’t like to try to upgrade the position.

However, if the Raiders decide not to address the quarterback position this offseason, it’s certainly not the end of the world. With the amount of talent on this roster, it might only be fair to give Carr one more chance to prove himself under Gruden.

If nothing else, look for the Raiders to try to add competition for Carr, whether that be through a draft pick or by a veteran free agent, such as Marcus Mariota or Teddy Bridgewater.

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