Oakland Raiders: Offseason Winners and Losers

5 of 7

Oct 25, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Stacy McGee (92) looks on from the field after a play in the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Oakland won 37-29. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Losers

Stacy McGee / Shelby Harris, DL

Another one that seems fairly obvious. The addition of Ward and Calhoun provide size, depth, and edge speed along the line. Both McGee and Shelby Harris have provided nice rotational pieces, but not done much of significance.

Harris, however, has shown more pass-rush burst and ability to be around the ball from the 3-technique than has McGee. But both are in danger of losing their roster spot to Ward, who projects as a 3-technique in Oakland’s scheme.

The defensive line is pretty clogged up right now, which is a true NFL first-world problem. But someone has to go, and all signs point to Stacey McGee being the loser in this scenario. The only thing saving him is that he plays nose, which Harris cannot do, and there is less depth in the middle of the line than at end. Either way it’s likely one of these two players goes by the wayside.

Next: Raiders Offseason Review: Losers

Home/Las Vegas Raiders News