There has been speculation that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby may contemplate a trade request depending on how the offseason goes. He did, however, help to quell speculation by being the sole player to attend Pete Carroll and John Spytek’s inaugural press conference as head coach and general manager, respectively.
Carroll and Crosby were spotted mixing it up after the news announcement, and the defensive end seemed pleased with the hire. He had an opportunity to express his thoughts on the new head coach.
“Just a ton of great energy in the room,” Crosby stated on the Jan. 28 episode of “The Rush.” “It felt amazing to finally chat to Pete. I got to speak with him before he was employed; he was here for an interview. I ran into him and Mark [Davis] and chatted with them, and then I got to spend some more time with him today. Not much, but we got to chat a little more and slice it up.
“Also, John Spytek, the new general manager, texted me right away when he was hired. We had some interesting chats today; I got to meet their family and learn more about their vision and future plans. So I heard a little bit. I am looking forward to conversing more. We could all sit down and do it; I’m looking forward to it. It was fantastic. Everyone was on the same page, including the new front-office staff and ownership.
It doesn’t sound like Crosby is going anywhere.
Crosby has made it clear that he wants a new deal. He has stated several times that he no longer has any guaranteed money left on his current contract.
Fortunately for the Raiders, he remains under contract for another two years. However, it does not appear that the team intends to alienate him. Carroll implied that Crosby is an important element of his future plans.
Maxx, send the message, guy. “We’re coming after you,” Carroll declared at a press conference on January 27. “We’re going to come find you guys and get this thing rolling as soon as possible.”
In the end, it appears like the Raiders will do anything they can to keep Crosby happy. He’s only 27 and one of the finest pass rushers in the NFL, so it’s understandable to give him what he wants.
Raiders Defense Could Be Very Good in 2025.
The Raiders defensive line was intended to be the team’s strength, but that wasn’t the case. Crosby suffered an injury early on and was out for the most of the season. Christian Wilkins was ruled out for the season after only five games.
Malcolm Koonce was injured before the season and missed the entire year. Even if those three return healthy, the defensive line should be significantly improved, but Spytek and Carroll will be aggressive in enhancing the bunch. The team could use another top-tier defensive lineman, and if Koonce departs in free agency, they will need to sign another defensive end. Fortunately, the foundation for this elite organization is already in place.
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