Oakland Raiders: 4 defensive free agents the team should target

By Sanjit T. | Mar 16, 2019

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 28: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders reacts after a Derek Carr #4 one-yard touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 28, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 26: Justin Houston #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates sacking Austin Davis #9 of the St. Louis Rams at Arrowhead Stadium on October 26, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images) /

Justin Houston, OLB

Pass rushing is a huge need for the Raiders, and although most people believe they will draft one with the No. 4 pick, the Raiders should look to bring in at least two pass rushers heading into next season. Sure we can select a rookie, but we should sign Justin Houston to be the veteran pass rusher who can show the young kids how it’s done.

Houston has been one of the top pass rushers throughout his career, and last season, he was ranked as the number 1 pass rusher in the weeks he played, by Pro Football Focus. Although he is 30 years old, unlike running backs and linebackers, pass rushers age well in the NFL.

The last time Jon Gruden was the head coach, he relished taking talent from the Kansas City Chiefs, and adding Houston would accomplish two things, robbing the Chiefs, and improving the team’s biggest weakness.

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