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The Las Vegas Raiders wrapped up free agency with a solid B+ grade, focusing on young talent like Quay Walker, Kwity Paye, and Nakobe Dean. Despite salary cap hiccups, they aim to build a faster, more athletic defense. Maxx Crosby trade talks fell through, leaving him likely on the roster. Fans are buzzing about remaining roster gaps at guard, right tackle, nose tackle, free safety, and backup quarterback. The Raiders might chase bargains like Joel Bitonio or Wyatt Teller, or tackles Jack Conklin and Jonah Williams. Nose tackle and safety look like draft priorities, while Kirk Cousins emerges as the top backup choice. On defense, expect Crosby and Paye as starters, with Walker and Dean at inside linebacker. Offense worries center on right tackle and guards, with wide receiver depth thin too. These steps get the Raiders younger and more promising, setting up a draft-heavy push to fill holes and chase contention down the road.

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