Analyzing the Raiders offensive tackles entering the 2022 offseason

Analyzing the Raiders offensive tackles entering the 2022 offseason

Raiders pending Free Agents

The most notable free agent the Raiders will have to make a decision on is Brandon Parker. Parker was drafted with Miller in hopes of being bookends for years but that never materialized. Parker played a lot his rookie season which gave him some solid experience, but the coaching staff soured on him quickly and signed Trent Brown to a massive contract.

However, Parker filled in admirably at times for Brown in 2020 before being thrust into a full-time starting role in 2021 after the team moved Leatherwood to guard. Parker’s size and athleticism make him a unique player but he has been unable to put it all together.

His experience will give him an edge on some players on the market as a swing tackle, but he was one of the worst starting tackles in the NFL since being drafted.

The Raiders will need to upgrade from him. He has proven that he can be trusted in very short spurts which makes him an intriguing option to return as a backup, but with his struggles and lack of versatility, resigning Parker to anything less than the minimum would be a catastrophe.

Jackson Barton is also a restricted free agent and will likely not command anything more than the least expensive tender if tendered at all. His size makes him a name to watch but there is a solid chance he will not be on the opening day roster. Jermaine Eluemunor, predominantly a guard, has tackle experience and experience with McDaniels, which could make a reunion all the more likely given his familiarity and versatility.