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Luke Straub

Raiders GM Dave Ziegler wanted to address O-Line in free agency, but the market ‘went a different way’

The Raiders made their share of blockbuster moves when the new NFL year started recently, from signing EDGE Chandler Jones in free agency to acquiring star wide receiver Davante Adams via trade.

But those were just the headliners, as Las Vegas improved in multiple areas thanks to the efforts of Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels. There’s still one area on the roster that looks a bit shaky, however, especially considering the team’s performance last season.

It’s the offensive line. Right tackle, specifically. Rather than outsource for a solution during free agency, Ziegler re-signed Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker, despite his career-long struggles.

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