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Oakland Raiders Free Agency: Dream/Realistic Signings

By Nick Hjeltness

Sep 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard Kelechi Osemele (72) reacts during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard Kelechi Osemele (72) reacts during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Dream signing: George Iloka, S, Cincinnati Bengals

Realistic signing: David Bruton, S, Denver Broncos

Eric Weddle and Tashaun Gipson also qualify as dream signings, and any of three would be a huge upgrade to Oakland’s secondary. Weddle is probably the most realistic option of any of the big names, regardless of position. Iloka can play either safety spot and is the most balanced between pass coverage and run support of the three big names.

The safety free agent class is more top heavy, so the draft will probably be the way to go if one of the big names can’t be signed. Of the lesser known names, Bruton has familiarity Del Rio, but he’s a decent safety at best and wouldn’t excite anyone. Rodney McLeod is another intriguing option.

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