Raiders Sign David Long Jr. & Franchise Tag Josh Jacobs In ESPN 2023 NFL Free Agency Predictions

Raiders sign David Long Jr. & franchise tag Josh Jacobs in latest ESPN 2023 NFL Free Agency predictions article. The article is for ESPN+ only which is why Raiders Report host Mitchell Renz wanted to give his reaction to these predictions. We also look at free agency predictions for Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo, Rock Ya-Sin. Get comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition at http://www.athleticgreens.com/chatsports. Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.

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ESPN Prediction
- Raiders franchise tag Jacobs
- He is ranked #17 on the list
- It would cost $10.1 MM to tag him

ESPN on Raiders keeping Jacobs
“I have Jacobs returning to Vegas on the franchise tag after posting career highs in rushing attempts (340), rushing yards (1,653) and receiving yards (400) in Josh McDaniels' offense. He shows lateral agility and big-play chops, posting 41 rushes of 10 yards or more last season, second most in the NFL. We know the scheme fit works, and the Raiders place a lot of importance on their run game. That could be even more true in 2023, when Las Vegas will have a new starter at the quarterback position.”

ESPN Prediction
- Raiders sign David Long Jr.
- He is ranked #31 on the list
- Spotrac: Market Value $4.9 MM/YR

ESPN on Raiders signing David Long Jr.
“Long would fill a critical need for the Raiders as a second-level linebacker with the natural instincts to track the ball and finish. Las Vegas was 27th in yards allowed per play last season (5.8). And Long, at 5-foot-11 and 227 pounds, was one of the best off-ball run defenders I watched on tape in 2022. In 12 games for the Titans last season, Long registered 86 tackles, two interceptions and six pass breakups.”

David Long Jr. Career Stats
2019: 15 TKL | 2 TFL | 0 INT
2020: 54 TKL | 2 TFL | 0 INT
2021: 75 TKL | 4 TFL | 2 INT
2022: 86 TKL | 7 TFL | 2 INT

David Long Jr. Career PFF Grades
2019: 50.9 OVR | 70.8 RUN DEF | 54.9 PASS RUSH | 43.0 COV
2020: 54.2 OVR | 63.9 RUN DEF | 74.4 PASS RUSH | 46.2 COV
2021: 67.4 OVR | 61.7 RUN DEF | 77.3 PASS RUSH | 65.8 COV
2022: 76.2 OVR | 89.0 RUN DEF | 80.1 PASS RUSH | 62.9 COV

ESPN Predictions
- Derek Carr to the Saints
- Jimmy Garoppolo to the Jets
- Rock Ya-Sin to the Steelers