1. Linebacker

Without a doubt, the biggest need on the Raiders’ roster heading into the offseason is at the linebacker position. It’s been years since the Raiders have had a young, fast linebacker unit, and it’s a position that has to be upgraded for the team to take the next step as a franchise.

With only Tahir Whitehead and Marquel Lee under contract at linebacker next season, the Raiders need to find at least one caliber starting linebacker, if not two. The team could try to address this need in free agency by targeting someone like Joe Schobert or Corey Littleton, but it’s far more likely they look to the draft to address this need.

If the Raiders can find a way to improve the play of their linebackers next season, look for them to make a dramatic jump on defense and in the win column.

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