Oakland Raiders: Why Tight End Visanthe Shiancoe Is a Must-Sign Free Agent

July 8, 2012   ·   Bryan Wright   ·   Jump to comments

The Oakland Raiders have made plenty of moves this offseason; new general manager Reggie McKenzie (along with the help of new head coach Dennis Allen) is turning over a new era in the Bay Area. 
After cutting ties with players who were overpaid or underperforming, McKenzie has done well to add pieces to this roster in order to compete. 
This offseason, however, the Raiders didn't have many draft choices after the selection of quarterback Terrelle Pryor in last year's supplemental draft and the trading of this year's first-round pick and next year's second to Cincinnati for new franchise quarterback Carson Palmer. 
Speaking of Palmer, two weapons emerged for the veteran last season in wide receivers Darrius Heyward-Bey and Denarius Moore. Two wideouts who are meant to stretch the field for the big-armed QB. Jacoby Ford provides a legit slot weapon and gadget player for the Raiders as well. 
But one position on offense remains uncertain. Tight end....

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