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Darren Waller traded to Giants

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The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a trade with the New York Giants.

Darren Waller is the latest player to earn the title of “Former Raider”. Las Vegas has agreed to send the tight end to the New York Giants for a third-round pick (100th overall). It is a compensatory pick that New York received in the trade that sent Kadarius Toney to Kansas City.

This trade provides the Raiders some cap relief as they save over $11 million while only absorbing a small amount of dead money ($660,000). Waller signed a three-year $51 million extension with the Raiders prior to last season with an opt out after 2023.

Finding ways to save money is very important for the Raiders as they are not the most financially stable team. Cash flow issues and overall lack of cash on hand can be directly attributed to some of the decisions made by the franchise in recent years.

Darren Waller caught on with the Raiders after two relatively uninspiring seasons in Baltimore. After it looked like history was about to repeat itself, Waller burst on the scene with a 90 catch 1,145 yard, four touchdown season. Waller would add 162 receptions, 1,1861 yards, and 11 touchdowns over the next 27 games. Landing in New York after an injury shortened seasons should provide the 31-year old a fresh start to regain his former form.

Jimmy Garoppolo to sign with Las Vegas

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The Las Vegas Raiders are signing the former San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots quarterback.

Jimmy Garoppolo has a new home, Las Vegas. Garoppolo will be signing with the Raiders once free agency officially begins with the two sides agreeing to terms on the first day of the legal tampering period.

It is a three-year deal for Garoppolo worth just over $67 million, 34 of which is guaranteed. The deal will be official Wednesday when the new league year begins.

This was a very predictable series of events as the obvious connection between Jimmy Garoppolo and Raiders coach Josh McDaniels could not be ignored. For McDaniels it gives him a quarterback who can come right in and operate, even winning right away. The latter is crucial for McDaniels in year two as his head coaching return has received plenty of criticism. Garoppolo gets a multi-year deal with an offense that features plenty of weapons, setting himself up for success. Additionally Garoppolo can help garner support for McDaniels in the locker room for what is a crucial juncture for the future of the Raiders.

Looking ahead this still gives Las Vegas the flexibility to draft a quarterback without having to start him right away. The Raiders can now take a chance on a quarterback in the draft who may need some refinement. If that is the path they decide to take they have properly executed step one of this process.

Browns – Raiders postponed to Monday

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The Cleveland Browns scheduled game for Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders has been postponed to Monday.

The NFL found themselves at a crossroads due to an ever growing COVID-19 situation with the Cleveland Browns. With their opponent, the Las Vegas Raiders, waiting to board buses to travel to Cleveland the game was postponed at the last possible moment. The game will now be played on Monday at 5 P.M.

As each day passed the Browns continued to place players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting. the competitive integrity os Saturday’s game beyond question. There was no way that a team fielding just a few of their normal starters due to a COVID outbreak in a game that could determine their playoff chances would be considered a fair contest.

While the postponed game could result in more players being placed on the list, there is a chance that others previously placed on it could return giving the Browns a better competitive chance on Monday.

 

Karl Joseph returns to Raiders

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The veteran safety is returning to the franchise where his career began.

It was only a one year experiment for Karl Joseph in Cleveland as the safety is heading back to the Raiders. The Browns did not seem likely to bring back Joseph after the season.

When the Browns originally signed Karl Joseph there were a couple things worth taking into consideration. It was Joseph’s inconsistent play, being a liability in pass coverage, and overall health. Joseph register 67 total tackles, 2 fumble recoveries 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception in 14 games with the Browns. Opposing quarterbacks completed 22 of 36 passes for 264 yards and 7 touchdowns when throwing in Joseph’s direction last season.

At the end of the day the experiment with Karl Joseph in Cleveland was worth the risk. The Browns needed some help in the secondary and decided to take a flier on someone looking for a fresh start. It didn’t work, but that is what flier signings are for after all.