Raiders Add Versatile Guard Cabeldue | Las Vegas Raiders News

0:00On September 11th, the Raiders just made a roster move, picking up guard Bryce Cavaldo off-wavors from the Seattle Seahawks. This comes as they let go of guard, a Tony O'Moffee. It's interesting because Cavaldo was drafted last year by the Seahawks when Clint Kubiak, now the Raiders' offensive coordinator, was actually there. Offensive coordinator too. So there's some history and familiarity there. Cavaldo played his college ball at Kansas, and coincidentally Kubiak was a receiver's coach there, back in 2015. The Seahawks saw potential in Kubeldo, moving him from tackle to guard. He showed he could handle it, even playing both guard spots and getting some run-blocking snaps with a decent PFF grade. This past preseason, Cavaldo really showed his versatility, adding center to his repertoire. That kind of flexibility is huge in the league, making him a more valuable backup than Moffee. Plus, he can even contribute on special teams, which is the bonus for an offensive lineman. What's really impressive is Cavaldo's development.

1:02His past blocking grade jumps significantly from last year's preseason to this year's, and his run-blocking and overall scores also saw solid. Increases. It looks like he's really growing into his game, and Kubiak gets to continue that development. So while it might not be a headline grabbing signing, the Raiders seem to have upgraded their interior offensive line depth. Cavaldo is a young player, only 25, with the versatility to play multiple positions. It's a move that could pay off down the line, especially when injuries happen, and depth becomes crucial. Stay locked in with Las Vegas Raiders News Today, AI-powered updates.