Within the wake of the Davante Adams
trade, questions have understandably been raised about the way forward for Maxx Crosby. The Raiders’ greatest participant is not on the market, however his newest remarks on the opportunity of a swap are far much less conclusive than these of proprietor Mark Davis.
“I’m not right here to rebuild, I’m right here to win,” the three-time Professional Bowler stated when talking about his future (via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk). “So, you understand, I don’t know. No matter which means, however yeah I’m right here to win now. And wherever I’m gonna be, I’m gonna be right here to win. In order that’s all that issues to me.”
The choice to maneuver on from Adams is a slightly clear indication of Vegas’ intent concerning a run to the playoffs in 2024. With Gardner Minshew being changed atop the quarterback depth chart by Aidan O’Connell, uncertainty looms over that place for the stability of the season in addition to 2025. The Raiders symbolize a logical suitor for an aggressive quarterback pursuit this offseason, however even with an improve underneath middle, the workforce would produce other hurdles to clear to achieve contender standing.
Crosby and the Raiders agreed to a restructure this offseason which upped his earnings for this season and subsequent. His contract — which ranks ninth amongst edge-rushers when it comes to common annual worth — runs via 2026. Consequently, the matter of “wherever” he performs sooner or later is not going to be doubtful supplied the Raiders flip apart the inevitable commerce curiosity they’ll obtain within the coming weeks. In fact, a lot of groups would supply the 27-year-old with a greater probability at contending than the 2-4 Raiders this season.
Crosby stated in June he intends to remain in Vegas for the whole lot of his profession. His monster extension definitely units up that risk and remaining wholesome ought to permit him to proceed proving high-end manufacturing. The Jap Michigan product is on monitor for a fourth double-digit sack marketing campaign in his six-year profession. That can in all chance make him a centerpiece of the Raiders for years to return, however his feedback observe the potential for a change of surroundings being doable.
