John Spytek

C+

Top 48% — above averageCVI

D-

Bottom 12%Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

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Should John Spytek be kept, fired, or extended?

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Fan Votes

1 year

Tenure

League Comparison

#31

Sentiment Rank

of 32 GMs

#17

Most Active

35 moves

Contract Value

C+

Fair market contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Las Vegas Raiders' contract spending this season has been roughly in line with what the market dictates — no major steals, but no egregious overpays either. Across 30 contracts, 6 grade out as good value and 10 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Quay Walker (A+) at $13.3M/yr — getting linebacker production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Jordan Meredith (F) at $3.5M/yr — the center market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. The spending approach is neither aggressive nor conservative — a wait-and-see approach from a cap perspective.

Public Sentiment

D-

Below-average reception

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Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 moves under John Spytek have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 35 graded moves, 19 landed well with the fanbase, 5 drew mixed reactions, and 11 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Tyler Linderbaum (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Jamin Davis cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.