Let’s take a look at the six key free-agent players that will help fill positions for the Oakland Raiders in the 2013 season.
Cliff Avril, DE
Current Team: DE Detroit Lions Height: 6'3" Weight: 260 lbs Age: 26 College: Purdue Experience: 5th Season Cliff Avril may be the best available free-agent pass rusher on the market for 2013. With over 30 sacks and 151 total tackles so far in his career, he can be a consistent threat from the end that the Raiders sorely need. Avril brings not just pass-rushing talent, but a degree of youth to the line as he turns 27 next season.
Jake Long, OT
Current Team: Miami Height: 6'7" Weight: 319 lbs Age: 26 College: Michigan Experience: 5th Season
The four-time pro bowl offensive tackle, Jake Long is a no-brainer. Oakland’s offensive line issues have been front and center under offensive coordinator Greg Knapp’s west-coast offense. Long can come in as an experienced, seasoned five-year veteran that is still young enough to be a fixture on the Raiders offensive line for years to come.
Long does have leverage when it comes to money. With Joe Thomas setting the new standard for offensive tackles with a seven-year, $84 million dollar contract, Oakland will be hard pressed to match those types of numbers.
Ryan Clady, OT
Current Team: Denver Height: 6'6" Weight: 315 lbs Age: 26 College: Boise State Experience: 5th Season Can the Oaklan...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
