Just a few weeks ago, they were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL, but have since become a losing team that could be making a quarterback change in the near future. Their swift fall from undefeated to losing record could also change how the organization approaches the upcoming trade deadline. It's again time to debate if the Raiders should trade one of their best players, pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
We listed him as a player we would like to see get a change of scenery recently, but it remains to be seen if that's in the cards for Vegas. Crosby was traded to the Baltimore Ravens this offseason for two first-round picks. However, the Ravens backed out of the deal when their staff discovered something worrisome during the in-person physical.
ESPN's Adam Schefter mentioned recently that it's unknown if Crosby is pushing for a trade behind closed doors, as he was several months ago. Maybe he viewed the canceled trade with Baltimore as divine intervention signaling he was meant to be a Raider for life. Plus, what would Vegas want for him at this point?
It's hard to imagine the Raiders fetching two first-round picks again. With that said, senior NFL writer Pete Prisco argued on CBS Sports HQ this past Sunday that the Raiders should trade Crosby and pick up further draft capital to help in the rebuild they are currently in. Those picks, he said, could be used when Fernando Mendoza eventually takes over.
Should the Raiders try to trade Maxx Crosby before the NFL Trade Deadline? 🤔@PriscoCBS says it should be heavily considered. #NFLPostgame pic.twitter.com/azjOOezxuD Maybe Crosby only fetches a first-round pick and a fourth-round pick this time around. Is that good enough for Raiders' GM John Spytek to consider? Crosby is one of the best defensive ends in the NFL.
Not only does he get after quarterbacks, having recorded four double-digit sack seasons, but no player has recorded more tackles for loss (136) since Crosby entered the league in 2019. His 25 pressures this season rank second in the NFL behind Greg Rousseau. The Raiders trading Crosby prior to the Nov. 10 deadline would be a bit surprising.
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