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Initial thoughts on Darren Waller trade to Giants

The Las Vegas Raiders made another major move Tuesday by sending Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller to the New York Giants for the No. 100 pick in the draft, at the end of the third round.

Here are some early thoughts on the big deal:

Extensions don’t matter:

Prior to last season, the new Las Vegas regime gave contract extensions to Waller, quarterback Derek Carr, defensive end Maxx Crosby and slot receiver Hunter Renfrow. They along with new receiver Davante Adams were supposed to be the core of a Super Bowl window.