Oakland Raiders: What Would It Take To Get Logan Mankins?

June 16, 2010   ·   Ezra Ruiz   ·   Jump to comments

While the Oakland Raiders had a spectacular 2010 off-season, there are still a couple weaknesses here and there.
The biggest weakness, of course, is the o-line.
The Raiders definitely need to provide protection for newly acquired quarterback Jason Campbell.
Enter Logan Mankins.
Mankins is an offensive guard for the New England Patriots. He's also one of the many restricted free agents who are frustrated and want to be traded.
Mankins even denied a give year, $35 million contract.
However, that's not a red flag. Most report that this is out of character for the guard and that he's disgruntled because of the uncertainty about a new CBA.
Quite obviously, he will not play in a Patriots uniform again.
Mankins is known to man the line that practically makes Tom Brady the player he is.
Logan is a two-time Pro Bowler who wants to be traded, and the Raiders are a team who needs help on the offensive line.
Ding ding ding! We have a match, folk...

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