Chandler Jones’ acquisition places Raiders right in the middle of AFC West madness – Las Vegas Raiders blog

HENDERSON Nev. — The Las Vegas RaidersI have entered the chat.

A new Denver quarterback is needed, given the AFC West’s increasing arms race. Russell WilsonThe Los Angeles Chargers adding a familiar face in elite edge rusher Khalil MackA cornerback in a situation of opportunity J.C. JacksonWednesday saw the Raiders get into the act with a few bold moves that were more than just reactionary.

Chandler JonesYou agree to a three-year dealMore than $51 Million, according to the NFL Network to join forces Maxx CrosbyThe Raiders have added some firepower to Wilson’s division with the $95 million extension of Jeremy Platt, who recently signed a contract extension. Patrick MahomesKansas City Justin HerbertThe Chargers. Acquiring a physical sideback Rock Ya-SinA trade for Jones’ replacement — Yannick NgakoueThe 10 sacks he had last season were a response to a particular need.

This is not only the market for the Las Vegas Strip’s most popular products — Ya-Sin City jerseys are available in Silver and Black.

Did you really think the Raiders’ Patriot Way system of general manager Dave Ziegler or coach Josh McDaniels wasn’t going to watch the rest of this division race?

It could have felt that way during the 48 hour “legal tampering”, when the Raiders agreed to terms with their backup cornerback. Darius PhillipsDefensive tackle Bilal Nichols.

Jones is not only a motivated player, but he’s also a four-time Pro Bowler. Jones was also a two-time All-Pro. Jones has 107.5 career tackles, the most since 2012. Think about it: Jones knows Wilson well from their time together in the NFC West. In his career, he has fired Wilson 16.5 times.

Yes, pass rushers can be found in high numbers in the AFC West with Jones, Crosby, Mack and Cosby in Las Vegas. Joey BosaWith the Chargers Chris JonesAnd Frank ClarkKansas City Bradley ChubbAnd Randy GregoryDenver

Jones may be the most successful in terms of packing sacks.

He is still 32 years old and has played in 139 of his career’s games. Even though he had five of his 10.5 sacks during the season opener, he only had 2.5 combined total sacks in the Cardinals’ last six games. How much is left?

No doubt the Raiders are counting on a more focused and content Jones to lead them. Jones skipped Arizona’s OTAs last offseason after he was not granted a contract extension from the Cardinals.

Although Patrick Graham, Raiders new defensive coordinator, insisted that the discussion of 4-3 and 3–4 defenses was “outdated” in today’s NFL, the Raiders last ran a 3-4 defense under Warren Sapp, Graham is a 3-4 guy and Jones excels as an outside linebacker running the passer in the 3.4.

There you have it.

Ya-Sin, on the other hand, should have every chance of becoming a full time starter for his first career in 2019, which began in 2019. Yes, the Raiders do need help in the secondary.

Or, did you forget to mention the note above regarding the quarterbacks of the AFC West

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