The Oakland Raiders have added 16 unrestricted free agents from other teams so far and surely a few more will be added as Jon Gruden dramatically remakes this roster. Let’s look at what to expect from this group in terms of tiers: Certain starters Jordy Nelson, Tahir Whitehead, Rashaan Melvin, Keith Smith, Marcus Gilchrist The
Examining tiers of Raiders’ free agency
I would not call Gilchrist a certain starter. They brought back R. Nelson too. They will compete.
As for the rest, its a good assessment.
Time will tell about many of these players. We will have several draft picks making the team too.
And if RM and Gruden can find a couple UDFAs, they may have a chance at making the roster also.
My guess is during or shortly after the first minicamp there will again be some changes to the roster.
I’d be surprised if Nelson starts over Gilchrist, but anything is possible. Thanks for reading as always, BW.