The Oakland Raiders have made a large amount of moves this offseason to help spur a quick turnaround in the AFC west and so far the team has done a good job of filling needs with veterans and drafting solid rookies, but they may need a few more options on offense and some available players include Felix Jones, Braylon Edwards or Ahmad Bradshaw.
According to ESPN.com, Oakland may try to add a few more pieces on offense ahead of the summer as they try to give quarterbacks Matt Flynn, Terrelle Pryor and Tyler Wilson more weapons. Wide receiver and running back are two needs for the team, as Jacoby Ford and Denarius Moore have dealt with injuries, as has running back Darren McFadden. Jones could join his old Arkansas teammate in the backfield next season, as he was oft injured and the team could use some insurance.
The Raiders did not have a good running game last season and relied mostly on the passing game and addition of Jones could help with both. Matt Flynn is the likely starter over Tyler Wilson, who was drafted in the fourth round, but last season Flynn was beaten out by a rookie in Russell Wilson and it could happen again. Either way, Jones could be a huge boost for either quarterback, as he has proven to be nimble out of the backfield and he proved that he is finally healthy after dealing with injuries earlier in his career.
Jones has played for the Cowboys his whole career after being drafted in 2008 and after playing in all 16 games last season with seven starts, he could be ready for a big season, as he made 40 catches last year and could do that again for the Raiders. Jones could be a solid backup for Darren McFadden and although he visited the Patriots and Eagles, he could be a fit for the Raiders. He made 48 catches in 2010 and he also had 402 yards on the ground last season.
The Raiders also could look into Ahmad Bradshaw, as he is still on the market and could end up back with the Giants or the Buccaneers after rushing for over 1,000 yards last season. He is a tough runner and could be a good pair with McFadden in the tranches. The team also needs to replace the production of leading receiver Brandon Myers, who made 79 catches last season, but he signed with the Giants.
The team could take a risk on Braylon Edwards, who is a tall receiver that could be an endzone threat for the Raiders. Reggie McKenzie is not afraid to make a move and Edwards could be an option along with Brandon Lloyd, who is also still a free agent after being released by the Patriots. The team also has options in Dante Rosario and Tim Tebow, but that is very unlikely after the media circus he would bring to town.