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Arsenal Raider wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:38 pm

Crosby still decked out in Raiders gear.

Goodtimes333 wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:02 pm I love Maxx, he's a true Raider. That said, as far as a pure pass rusher there's probably 5-6 other edge guys I'd rather have than him easily. He has no bull rush whatsoever. Many of his sacks are coverage sacks.

He's a leader and he's a tone setter. He's probably the best edge guy against the run in the entire league. He's never had a major injury. He deflects passes. His motor & passion is second to none.

All in all, I wouldn't be in a hurry to trade him. There has to be true value given back due to the fact of trading a proven asset (for unproven picks) whose never had a major injury, who happens to be a rockstar of a leader. There is a bit of drama. His bullshit tantrum to close the year was stupid. That jackassery mindset could have f[raiders_icon]cked the Raiders out of Mendoza. That would have f[raiders_icon]cked the Raiders out of a Kubiak. You get the point.

Finally, keep in mind he's under contract until 2029. For a good price IMO. The Raiders have a lot of leverage. If they don't get a good return offer for him they can keep him. To me that's not playing hard ball. He's got a contract and the team isn't trying to f[raiders_icon]ck him. To NOT be willing to just offload him for whatever is common sense. He also would have no choice in destination if his preferred destinations can't anty up.

Trainnvain wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:42 pm If they trade Maxx,The Raiders should look to accumulate picks for next year as well as extra picks this year, this makes many more teams an attractive option for the Raiders to trade with. With the bumper crop of QBs coming out, a lot of non QB talent will get pushed down the board next year. Having extra picks next year would give them much more flexibility to maneuver up and down the draft board. Maybe something like a 1 and 3 this year and a 1 and 2 next year could be an attractive option for the Raiders.

Goodtimes333 wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 7:51 pm I highly doubt Klint Kubiak agreed to come here with Max Crosby being the main reason why. He has the #1 overall pick with a couple stud pieces on offense in place. Fernando is his type of quarterback. A few years ago he was asked what he looks for in a QB draft prospect and the traits he listed is Mendoza to a T. Won games in college, decision making, accuracy, read a defense. Crosby doesn't deter that

Viper wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 12:15 am Teams won’t dare give that much up for a soon to be 29 yo Maxx. He will be amongst the league’s most sought after players, but that’s quite a ransom.

Trainnvain wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 6:42 am Start the bidding high and negotiate down. I think a 1 and 3 this year and a 1 next would be a good middle ground. All of his injuries seem relatively minor and he is two years away from 30. He's a good pass rusher and a great run defender, with managed snaps a team can be convinced to give this much up. If not, keep him until the trade deadline and start the process again. Having more picks in next year's stronger draft should be the strategy, in my opinion.

Willmark wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 8:56 am We hold every advantage if indeed he is done. If it comes down to it hold him to the letter of his contract. He is sits out? Call his bluff.

Unlike with Carr I don’t see a lot of ways he can easily force his way out.

WNYRAIDER wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 4:18 am I agree, but will add that icing on the cake was that the cupboard is nowhere near bare on offense, and there are some very good pieces to help him get accustomed to the big leagues, and to do well early on. ....this offense brutally under-performed last year with chip and the Pete's kid, and while we all know we need line help, I also think that with that gang is nowhere near as pathetic as they were made to look last year. ...no one even knew their assignments half way in, for God's sake. ....the players who had to deal with that will be thrilled to be moving on to a professional system, and with competent coaches.

chucker wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:03 am If he stays, he'll give 100% all the time. There's no reason to let him go for less than elite edge rusher value.

The discussion of "it's two first rounders or a 1 and a 2 or whatever" has to consider the relative value of first round picks. The 10th pick in the draft would typically be worth double, or more, than what picks at the bottom of the first are worth. So trade discussions have to get very specific before you can evaluate them.

Trainnvain wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 10:20 am Completely agree, I was just thinking out loud. I don't think this is a great draft to stockpile high draft picks, trading for next year's picks would create more value both in the quality of player and quantity of picks; a future pick holds less value than a current year pick.

Attyla wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 11:18 am Maxx was on the sidelines too.