Las Vegas Raiders: Grading 2021 week 2 offensive free agent additions

Las Vegas Raiders: Grading 2021 week 2 offensive free agent additions

Willie Snead – Wide Receiver, Baltimore Ravens

The Raiders added another veteran receiver in former Baltimore Raven and New Orleans Saint Willie Snead. A former undrafted free agent out of Ball State, Snead has had himself one hell of a career considering his humble beginnings.

After spending time with Cleveland and Carolina, Snead found his home his New Orleans and spent 3 seasons with the Saints putting up 149 catches for 1,971 yards and 7 touchdowns in 41 games. He then made his way to Baltimore and nearly matched his previous production, in a much more run-focused offense, with 126 catches for 1,422 yards and 9 touchdowns in 45 games.

Snead is a solid veteran receiver who won’t blow you away with his speed or athleticism but he knows how to get open and can provide some depth to the receiver position. We do not have the dollar amounts just yet and what is guaranteed but the initial reports mention that Snead has signed a one-year deal to come to Vegas.

This move would give the Raiders a solid group of 6 receivers with a mix of veteran and young players and turns what was once a potential weakness into a strength for the team. It also allows the Raiders to focus on defense in the draft and not have to spend any picks on a wide receiver unless of course, a top target drops to a point where it makes sense.

Grade: A