Davis didn't leave Allen with much wiggle room, as the Raiders entered this offseason with some worrisome cap issues.
Even prior to the start of free agency, cornerback Stanford Routt was let go after underperforming in comparison to the massive contract he received after the previous season. While the Raiders obviously have their own issues to deal with, those issues are being worsened by the actions of every other team within their division.
The Chiefs decided to rub salt in the wounds caused by Routt's release by signing him to a more respectable deal. Routt will now start for one of the Raiders' biggest rivals.
Not stopping there, the Chiefs have done everything possible to improve their team so far outside of landing a nose tackle and Peyton Manning. With Eric Winston at right tackle, they brought in the best in the league at his position for another reasonable deal.
Furthermore, Peyton Hillis is a bargain at $3 million who should provide an excellent complementary piece and and maybe even an improvement, with Jamaal Charles and Dexter McCluster in the backfield.
The Chiefs, unlike the Raiders, have plenty of cap room available to further add to the team as well as a high first-round draft pick and returning key players from injury since last year. They figure to be a force in the West this season.
Outside of the Chiefs, the Chargers are probably the favorites for the West after making a flurry of signings to improve the team.
Jarret Johnson is one of the more underrated players in the NFL at the outside linebacker position. While he doesn't give the team the pass rush they desire on the edge, he is a polished and versatile player who instantly improves the defensive front seven.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
