With the offseason upon us, all of the experts are looking at what each team can/will do to improve heading into the 2020 season. With the Senior Bowl concluding last week, the NFL Draft is at the forefront of most fans’ minds. Rightfully so, as that is how the foundation of each team will be formed.

But, for teams that have some very specific needs, free agency will play a key role. With Oakland/Las Vegas, they are an up and coming team with a lot of young talent, but are missing a few key pieces. Below are six realistic free agent targets that would fit both needs and the Raiders’ scheme.

QB Tom Brady

With Tom Brady, everything comes down to what the New England Patriots can offer. And, this is not just in terms of finances. The Patriots offense was not good in 2019, with some of the fault sure to fall at the feet of Brady, but a nice chunk of the blame at the so-called weapons at Brady’s disposal.

There is no doubt that Brady will go down as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) when he does hang up his cleats, but, for now, he remains intent on playing in 2020 and beyond. While his preference is (most likely) to return to Foxborough, he won’t go back unless it all adds up.

The Patriots must improve, both on the offensive line and with his weapons. Julian Edelman was clearly hurt in the second half of the season but was still the top option. The loss of TE Rob Gronkowski to retirement was brutal for the Patriots offensive production.

Mohamed Sanu was acquired mid-season for a second-round pick, and that did not turn out well for New England. The Tight Ends were virtually non-existent. And, 2019 first-rounder N’Keal Harry failed to live up to his lofty expectations.

So, the door is open for a team like the Raiders to swoop in and steal him away. Yes, Derek Carr is under contract for 2020, but the Raiders can get out of that contract with minimal salary cap ramifications. With the move to Las Vegas, what better way to christen the new stadium than by bringing in Brady?

Only $2.5 million of Carr’s contract becomes guaranteed this week, so the Raiders can save roughly $19 million if they release him later. If the perfect storm comes along, that money can be used as part of a larger offer to Mr. Brady. This actually does have a chance.

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