In the modern NFL, winning the offseason isn't about who splashes the most cash in free agency; it’s about which front office understands their coaching staff's "shopping list." The Las Vegas Raiders have seemingly never understood this.
So, for new head coach Klint Kubiak and second-year general manager John Spytek, they shouldn't be looking for jersey-selling names. The focus should remain on looking for specific mechanical fits to fuel their tactical engines. That starts in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Raiders should select these scheme-specific players in April's draft
Offense: The Wide-Zone Engine
Kubiak brings a system deeply rooted in the Shanahan tree.