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I'm sure he feels like a #1 type player and a little miffed at #4 pay. But that's how it goes. Do great on the rookie deal and the Raiders will gladly pay him as a star.

I love the pick.

Anyone know the contract terms?

Love that he's signed. Interested to see how he does in preseason.

one more to go and that will get done too

Rabidraider wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2026 3:40 pm I'm sure he feels like a #1 type player and a little miffed at #4 pay. But that's how it goes. Do great on the rookie deal and the Raiders will gladly pay him as a star.

I love the pick.

Meanwhile, we could've had a potentially solid backup or an under the radar guy like Maxx was. Instead, we wasted a pick on a guy who may not be able to see the field in any appreciable way until 2027, which would mean that he wouldn't have played a down in any game, college or pro, in over two years. And that's IF he can ever play again at all.

It's far more likely that we wasted a pick and spent money on a guy that will never contribute to the team. Good for him, but he's the only one who's going to get anything out of this deal.

Opoponax50 wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2026 8:19 am Meanwhile, we could've had a potentially solid backup or an under the radar guy like Maxx was. Instead, we wasted a pick on a guy who may not be able to see the field in any appreciable way until 2027, which would mean that he wouldn't have played a down in any game, college or pro, in over two years. And that's IF he can ever play again at all.

It's far more likely that we wasted a pick and spent money on a guy that will never contribute to the team. Good for him, but he's the only one who's going to get anything out of this deal.

What a load of .

Opoponax50 wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2026 8:19 am Meanwhile, we could've had a potentially solid backup or an under the radar guy like Maxx was. Instead, we wasted a pick on a guy who may not be able to see the field in any appreciable way until 2027, which would mean that he wouldn't have played a down in any game, college or pro, in over two years. And that's IF he can ever play again at all.

It's far more likely that we wasted a pick and spent money on a guy that will never contribute to the team. Good for him, but he's the only one who's going to get anything out of this deal.

Or he could end up being the steal of the draft and play like the top-10 pick that everyone predicted he'd be.

Even if he only plays 3–5 years, that's still a legitimate Super Bowl window for this team. If we see the gradual progression and acceleration we're expecting and hoping for over the next 2–3 seasons, McCoy could be a major contributor to making that happen.

Opoponax50 wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2026 8:19 am Meanwhile, we could've had a potentially solid backup or an under the radar guy like Maxx was. Instead, we wasted a pick on a guy who may not be able to see the field in any appreciable way until 2027, which would mean that he wouldn't have played a down in any game, college or pro, in over two years. And that's IF he can ever play again at all.

It's far more likely that we wasted a pick and spent money on a guy that will never contribute to the team. Good for him, but he's the only one who's going to get anything out of this deal.

They must be more confident than you he can hold out. I can see being against someone with a major injury concern even in round 4.
But they must think his chances of playing and surviving are better than you, and that taking a swing at an impact player here was worth it compared to what the average 4th rounder turns out to be. Its risky, but theres also risk the solid player you try instead isnt hurt but isnt good enough to hold a roster space. Or is but isnt very good.

I do dislike having to worry about it at all, but who knows what the perfect risk/reward calculation is for it to be a smart move at the time. Im psyched about his potential, his pro times, and some orthopedic expert optimism based on how small it is.

ALLRAIDERWORLD21 wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2026 3:26 pm Or he could end up being the steal of the draft and play like the top-10 pick that everyone predicted he'd be.

Even if he only plays 3–5 years, that's still a legitimate Super Bowl window for this team. If we see the gradual progression and acceleration we're expecting and hoping for over the next 2–3 seasons, McCoy could be a major contributor to making that happen.

That's where I'm at with McCoy...is he a gamble? Of course, all draft picks are, but if he only gives us 4-5 years of being a PREMIUM defender, it's still a great pick.

raiders72 wrote: Wed Jul 22, 2026 7:48 pm Anyone know the contract terms?

Contract Length: 4 years

Total Contract Value: Approximately $5.55 million to $5.71 million over four years (slated around $5,707,632)
Signing Bonus: An estimated $1,327,632 fully guaranteed.

ALLRAIDERWORLD21 wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2026 3:26 pm Or he could end up being the steal of the draft and play like the top-10 pick that everyone predicted he'd be.

Even if he only plays 3–5 years, that's still a legitimate Super Bowl window for this team. If we see the gradual progression and acceleration we're expecting and hoping for over the next 2–3 seasons, McCoy could be a major contributor to making that happen.

Okay, is it more likely that he'll be the steal of the draft or that he's a guy the coaching staff hopes will pan out but never does?

This is a pretty easy prediction given that the great majority of players never become stars. Thus, how likely is it that a guy who hasn't been on the field in 18 months is going to be a star?

I hope I'm wrong and I'll be happy to eat crow if I am, but like I said, this one's a pretty easy bet.

I think he is going to be solid for us for a long time after they bang the rust out

I think Time Will Tell

Attyla wrote: Fri Jul 24, 2026 9:49 am I think he is going to be solid for us for a long time after they bang the rust out

That's what I'm hoping for

Xramfan wrote: Fri Jul 24, 2026 12:31 pm I think Time Will Tell

YESSS!!!!