CB Mackensie Alexander

Alexander is a slot corner and a good one at that. His 2019 was cut short by injury, but that may save his next team some money on his next contract. With Xavier Rhodes likely to be cut by Minnesota and Trae Waynes a free agent, the Vikings may try to bring Alexander back, despite their cap woes.

Enter the Raiders. I believe Kendall Fuller may be a better fit due to his versatility, but Alexander also fills a need as one of the best slot defenders in football. But, Alexander’s injury-shortened season will make him cheaper (and likely a better bargain) than Fuller and that will be helpful as the Raiders look to fill a few holes through the free agency process.

Now, there are some higher-profile free agents out there, but they are not all worth breaking the bank over. This grouping of players all can make a huge impact without consuming all of the Raiders’ available cap space.

Signing 2-3 of these players, plus adding a few studs in the NFL Draft’s first few rounds, could leave the Raiders competing for not only a playoff spot, but potentially with the Chiefs for the AFC West divisional crown. The Chiefs will have to make some significant roster decisions that could give an up and coming team like Oakland/Las Vegas a chance.

Things are looking up, Raiders fans.

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