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15 worst free agent signings in Las Vegas Raiders history

By Brad Weiss

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: A detailed view of a helmet belonging to and Oakland Raiders player sitting on top of a Gatorade cooler against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Ram won the game 24-21. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: A detailed view of a helmet belonging to and Oakland Raiders player sitting on top of a Gatorade cooler against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Ram won the game 24-21. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Nov 6, 2005; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback (5) Kerry Collins drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 John Rieger
Nov 6, 2005; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback (5) Kerry Collins drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 John Rieger /

15 worst free agent signings in Las Vegas Raiders history

No. 6: Kerry Collins, Quarterback (3yr-$16.82M)

During his time with the New York Giants, Kerry Collins was one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL, helping lead the franchise to a Super Bowl appearance. However, after five seasons in New York, Collins was released, and the Raiders quickly signed him to a three-year deal that would pay him over $5 million per season.

Originally slated to backup veteran quarterback Rich Gannon, Collins was forced into action and looked nothing like the quarterback who enjoyed much success in New York, and in Carolina. Collins would take over as the starter in Oakland after Gannon’s retirement, but the wins were few and far between, as he went 7-21 as the starter across those two seasons.

Oakland would end up releasing Collins after the 2005 season, and he quickly found a home in Tennessee, where he went back to being a Pro Bowl player for the Titans. Collins finished his Raiders career with 41 touchdowns against 32 interceptions, completing less than 55 percent of his passes in that span.

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