The Raiders took a step forward in Jack Del Rio's first season as head coach.
The team's personnel has also seen signficant progress over the last two seasons.
Heading into free agency, Oakland will look to use its plethora of cap space to boost the roster to the next level.
Here are the team's upcoming free agents, as well as team needs.
Notable Free Agents: LT Donald Penn, OLB/DE Aldon Smith, WR Andre Holmes, T/G J'Marcus Webb, OLBBenson Mayowa (RFA), WR Rod Streater, G/C Tony Bergstrom, P Marquette King, CB Neiko Thorpe (RFA), FSLarry Asante, QB Matt McGloin (RFA), SS Taylor Mays, T/G Khalif Barnes
Defensive Back: With the exception of in-season waiver wire gem LCB David Amerson, the Raiders' cornerback play was among the NFL's worst.