Raiders Target Top Free Safety in Free Agency

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. Last season, the Las Vegas Raiders ranked 25th in the NFL with just eight interceptions. They lacked a true free safety to roam the back end and create turnovers. Free agency starts soon, so the team is targeting top players at that spot to boost their defense. Kobe Bryant stands out from the Seattle Seahawks. He moved to Free Safety last year and excelled with seven picks over two seasons, plus solid grades against the run. New Raiders coach Clint Kubiak worked with him briefly, giving a small edge. Bryant Cook from the Kansas City Chiefs had a breakout campaign. He topped charts in coverage and run defense, though his overall ball skills remained average. Team's wonder if it was a one-year spike after weaker prior years? Meanwhile, options like Reed Blankenship and a low-heed Gilman offer value. Blankenship bounced back from a rough season with past interception halls,

1:00while Gilman rebounded after a trade to Baltimore with strong coverage. Play. Jalen Thompson rounds out key names. Honorable mentions include Cameron Curle and Andre Sisko. As the off-season heats up, the Raiders aim to land a ball-hawk without breaking the bank. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor. Do not just fall asleep. Drift into what you are listening to.