They may not the flashy or sexy signings that send Raider Nation into a frenzy, but the Las Vegas Raiders additions of untapped-upside and veteran free agents alike are going to garner attention in due time.
After general manager Dave Ziegler drove a rabid fan base delirious with a perceived slow and auspicious start to free agency, the Silver & Black roster man delivered what many were seeking: Big-name free agents that arrive with stupendous resumes and unquestioned talent. That, of course, was the duo of pass rusher Chandler Jones and wide receiver Davante Adams.
Yet, it’s the signings of Mack Hollins, Jayon Brown, Anthony Averett, Vernon Butler, Duron Harmon, amongst others, that Raider Nation will grow to appreciate — it won’t be how they’ll feel about much-heralded splash additions, but admiration nonetheless — over time.