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Alex Cappa Joins Las Vegas Raiders Amid Mixed Reactions
Just two days after being released by the Cincinnati Bengals for his poor performance during the 2024 season, Alex Cappa has found a new home with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders, now under the leadership of head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek, signed the veteran guard to a two-year, $11 million contract. However, the move has been met with skepticism from fans.
Fan Reactions to the Signing
Many Raiders supporters expressed their disappointment:
- "Bad move," one fan lamented.
- "I swear, it BETTER get better than this next week…," another demanded.
- "Yikes, this guy has been terrible for two seasons," a third commented.
Recapping Cappa’s 2024 Struggles
Cappa’s 2024 season was one of the worst among NFL guards. He allowed 51 pressures, 36 hurries, and tied for the league lead in sacks allowed with eight. His performance was a significant factor in the Bengals’ struggles to protect quarterback Joe Burrow, despite their previous playoff successes in 2021 and 2022.
Bengals’ de facto GM Duke Tobin had hinted at addressing the offensive line issues, emphasizing the need to improve at guard. While new offensive line coach Scott Paterson initially expressed optimism about Cappa’s potential, the Bengals ultimately decided to part ways with him.
Cappa’s Role with the Raiders
With the Raiders, Cappa is expected to fill the role of a “swing guard,” potentially replacing Cody Whitehair. Whether he can bounce back from his dismal 2024 season remains to be seen, but the move has already sparked debate among the Silver-and-Black faithful.
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