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Las Vegas Raiders offseason acquisitions that are paying dividends in 2021

By CJ Errickson

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 24: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by Trevon Moehrig #25 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half in the game at Allegiant Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 24: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by Trevon Moehrig #25 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half in the game at Allegiant Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images) /
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Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) celebrates after a 4-yard touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) celebrates after a 4-yard touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders offseason acquisitions that are paying dividends in 2021

Rotational Players

Kenyan Drake – running back

Kenyan Drake was a Las Vegas Raider free agent signing that generated some raised eyebrows due to his contract. However, due to Josh Jacobs’ injuries, I do not believe anyone is too concerned with how much he is making considering his production in recent weeks.

Moving forward, he may have a much larger workload in the offense, with Jacobs’ status seemingly in question each week.

Quinton Jefferson – defensive tackle

Former Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson has proven to be a solid rotational pass rusher for the Silver and Black. In addition, he has forced two fumbles for the team on the season. Since the injury to teammate Johnathan Hankins in Week 6, Jefferson has seen more playing time.

While Hankins is still playing, Quinton saw 43 defensive snaps this past Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles versus Johnathan’s 35.

As of now, he has generated sixteen quarterback pressures in seven games played. Moving forward, do not be surprised if he becomes more of a difference-maker than he already has been this season.

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