While linebacker and safety aren’t premium positions in terms of demand in free agency or draft projection, the Raiders must restock both spots for the long-term future.<\/p>\n
The team’s starting linebackers, Devin White and Elandon Roberts, have expiring contracts. White has played well enough to earn a new deal, but Roberts will be 32 in April. Jamal Adams, who transitioned from safety to linebacker, is also on a one-year contract. He’ll be 31 next year.<\/p>\n
Jeremy Chinn can play multiple positions in the secondary, but he’s best suited to line up in the box. The versatile defensive back has allowed<\/a> a passer rating of 105.3 (out of a possible 158.3) or worse in five out of six seasons.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Las Vegas needs another young linebacker, whether it re-signs White or not, and a safety who can erase mistakes in coverage with takeaways.<\/p>\n Maurice Moton covers the NFL for Bleacher Report. You can follow him on Twitter @MoeMoton.<\/a><\/p>\n