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Raiders: Wire targets Las Vegas should kick the tires on

By Mario O. Tovar

HENDERSON, NEVADA - JULY 27: General manager Dave Ziegler (L) and owner and managing general partner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders look on during the team's first fully padded practice during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
HENDERSON, NEVADA - JULY 27: General manager Dave Ziegler (L) and owner and managing general partner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders look on during the team's first fully padded practice during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Jan 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard John Leglue (77) celebrates with wide receiver James Washington (13) after a score against the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFC Wild Card playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Raiders: Wire targets Las Vegas should kick the tires on

OL John Leglue

The Raiders could use more versatility if they feel that’s the priority. Some are making the argument that the Silver and Black need a more natural position player, such as an actual right tackle. However, John Leglue was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers in order to clear the way for Kendrick Green to start at guard.

The Raiders could certainly use a backup offensive lineman at left guard. In this scenario, you’d have Leglue behind John Simpson, allowing Dylan Parham to be the backup center. Don’t forget, Parham can start in a pinch at either guard slot as well. Interestingly enough, Leglue can also play center if need be. Josh McDaniels is building himself a versatile unit, so adding another multifaceted lineman makes sense.

An undrafted rookie last year, Leglue started five games for the Steelers, accumulating a total of 407 snaps. He allowed just eight pressures during his career, per Pro Football Focus. In addition, he was awarded a notable pass-blocking grade of 72.8. Certainly, Parham has certainly flashed potential, but Leglue proved he can hold his own last year. Whether Leglue is available to the Raiders is yet to be seen.

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