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Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 3:03 pm
by JRaider17
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:55 pm
by vtraider
pfish57 wrote: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:50 pm
I bet Jr is a closet Bama fan also;)
Aren't most bama fans either in or proudly out of the closet?
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:05 pm
by Sold My Soul
LB Nakobe Dean signs with Las Vegas Raiders
2025 PFF Grade: 62.2
2025 PFF WAR: 0.05
Contract: 3 years, $36 million
PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $41 million
PFF Deal Grade: Good
Dean struggled coming off an injury in 2025, but his 2024 performance is right in line with a deal of this value. While he is just solid in coverage, with 62.4 and 62.6 PFF coverage grades in each of the past two seasons, he is at his best as a run defender, earning an 82.5 PFF run defense grade in 2024. He's also a useful blitzer, racking up 26 pressures from 101 pass-rushing snaps over the past two seasons.
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:27 pm
by DrDUne
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:33 pm
by TrueFan420
Love this deal. Only question is can he stay healthy but this could be a huge get.
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 9:54 pm
by 16 to 88
Willmark wrote: Mon Mar 09, 2026 3:22 pm
“What the HELL is going on out here!!”
In a good way…
Looks like you picked the right day too...
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2026 9:56 pm
by 16 to 88
What a get!
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 3:18 am
by Attyla
vtraider wrote: Mon Mar 09, 2026 4:55 pm
Aren't most bama fans either in or proudly out of the closet?
So all Bama fans are gay?
Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 7:30 am
by chucker
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 7:43 am
by mstrbass2000
chucker wrote: Tue Mar 10, 2026 7:30 am
great deal on nakobe dean, fill a need and has huge upside as a run stopper and blitzing lb for sacks
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 7:47 am
by raider_kin
Sold My Soul wrote: Mon Mar 09, 2026 5:05 pm
LB Nakobe Dean signs with Las Vegas Raiders
2025 PFF Grade: 62.2
2025 PFF WAR: 0.05
Contract: 3 years, $36 million
PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $41 million
PFF Deal Grade: Good
Dean struggled coming off an injury in 2025, but his 2024 performance is right in line with a deal of this value. While he is just solid in coverage, with 62.4 and 62.6 PFF coverage grades in each of the past two seasons, he is at his best as a run defender, earning an 82.5 PFF run defense grade in 2024. He's also a useful blitzer, racking up 26 pressures from 101 pass-rushing snaps over the past two seasons.
So we've covered Maxx's run defense. Nice.
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 7:56 am
by BoKnows81
raider_kin wrote: Tue Mar 10, 2026 7:47 am
So we've covered Maxx's run defense. Nice.
Yep. Stopping the run should not be a problem in this defense. Still gotta get some guys that can cover tho.
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 8:26 am
by Sold My Soul
LB Nakobe Dean heads to Las Vegas
Top 150 ranking: 87
Reported deal: 3 years, $36 million
Grade: B
Although a bit undersized at 5-11, 231 pounds, Dean has a knack for getting after the quarterback. Last season, he recorded a career-high four sacks to go with 55 tackles in 10 games (eight starts). Dean isn’t viewed as a run stopper, but in 2024, he did rack up 128 tackles and three sacks. In Las Vegas, he reunites with linebackers coach Ronnell Williams, formerly an assistant in Philadelphia. — Jones
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 8:43 am
by JRaider17
Just like coming out of college, if he stays healthy he will be good.
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 8:45 am
by WNYRAIDER
Sold My Soul wrote: Tue Mar 10, 2026 8:26 am
LB Nakobe Dean heads to Las Vegas
Top 150 ranking: 87
Reported deal: 3 years, $36 million
Grade: B
Although a bit undersized at 5-11, 231 pounds, Dean has a knack for getting after the quarterback. Last season, he recorded a career-high four sacks to go with 55 tackles in 10 games (eight starts). Dean isn’t viewed as a run stopper, but in 2024, he did rack up 128 tackles and three sacks. In Las Vegas, he reunites with linebackers coach Ronnell Williams, formerly an assistant in Philadelphia. — Jones
...I like that last part, as we knew the guy and went after him for a reason with what we want to do...
Re: Nakobe Dean a Raider
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2026 9:37 am
by Goodtimes333
These contracts indicate the Raiders have more cap left this off-season than you'd think. A good bit of the money is placed into next year. Smart move with the Wilkins/Geno cap hits falling off