Maxx Crosby texted Ashton Jeanty before the draft, then the Raiders made a surprise move
The 2024 season was rough for the Raiders - and that's putting it lightly. A 4-13 record, too many one-score losses, and an offense that couldn't punch above 26 points all year. For a team with Maxx Crosby at its core and fans starving for a turnaround, something had to change.Enter Tom Brady. The former Patriots and Bucs legend officially became a part-owner of the Raiders heading into 2025, and he didn't waste time reshaping the franchise. Alongside new GM John Spytek and seasoned head coach Pete Carroll, the Raiders approached the draft with a clear vision: rebuild the team's identity from the inside out.Las Vegas Raiders' Maxx Crosby howls after picking the correct winner of the Commanders vs. Lions gameThat mindset showed up in the front office's moves. Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty was taken with the […]