Raiders: 5 moves to clear $13 million in cap space for 2022

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 17: Offensive guard Denzelle Good #71 of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles during warmups before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Raiders: 5 moves to clear $13 million in cap space for 2022

As Good as gone

This one may not be a popular one among Raider Nation, but the truth is, Denzelle Good may not have a starting job on this roster next season. If John Simpson and Alex Leatherwood remain in their starting role, and the Raiders invest in a right tackle, where do you put Good in terms of the starting lineup?

Sure, he would be an excellent depth guy, but for what he is making, Las Vegas could find a cheaper solution going forward. Good is someone I would like the Raiders to bring back, as I feel he is an upgrade over Simpson or Leatherwood at guard, but I also have a feeling he could be the odd man out based on salary.

Good is a very solid offensive lineman, and will likely be a starter in the NFL in 2022, but he is being paid way too much money right now for the Raiders to keep him, and they could save $4.1+ million by cutting him. Simpson is going to have to step up, and Leatherwood will need to improve because after drafting him in the first round, the franchise is going to give him every chance possible to succeed.

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