NFL State of the Franchise: All 32 Teams
November 20, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is pressured by Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Free Agent Signings:
- C Rodney Hudson
- ILB Curtis Lofton
- OLB Malcolm Smith
- NT Dan Williams
- S Nate Allen
- RB Trent Richardson
- RB Roy Helu
- WR/KR Trindon Holiday
- QB Christian Ponder
- TE Lee Smith
Kept:
- S Charles Woodson
- SBrandian Ross
- WR Andre Holmes
- WR Rod Streater
- P Marquette King
- RB Jamize Olawale
- CB Neiko Thorpe
Lost:
- RB Darren McFadden
Draft Picks
- WR Amari Cooper
- DL Mario Edwards Jr.
- TE Clive Walford
- OG Jon Feliciano
- ILB Ben Heeney
- OLB Neiron Ball
- OLB Max Valles
- OL Anthony Morris
State of the Franchise: Ascending
These aren’t the same ole Oakland Raiders that were beaten by Alabama 52-0 every August for the last three years. Alright, alright, they’ll actually have a legitimate head coach and NFL starters at every position for the first time in years. But while they are an ascending team, I just don’t know how far with the NFL’s toughest schedule.
Next: San Diego Chargers