In advance of their Week 17 game, the Raiders and Giants both shut down a number of players by moving them to injured reserve. The lengths Vegas went to drew criticism from some, but by losing to New York the team is now on track to select first overall in April’s draft. 
Maxx Crosby has dealt with a knee injury since October, and he intended to remain on the field through the final two weeks of the season. The Raiders moved him to injured reserve, however, removing the chance of the ailment being worsened down the stretch. Attention will now turn to meniscus surgery but also the question of Crosby’s outlook with the franchise.
In the aftermath of Vegas’ decision to shut him down, it was reported the five-time Pro Bowler would contemplate his future with the team. Crosby has spent his entire seven-year career with the Raiders, and he signed an extension in March. The 28-year-old made his first public comments on the situation during an appearance on SiriusXM’s Let’s Go! podcast.
“[W]hen it comes to football, there’s certain things that I truly believe in, and I feel like there’s core principles that you gotta live by, and there’s a certain way the game needs to be played,” Crosby said. “And there’s a certain approach that you have when you go onto the field. And the way you look at it, from my perspective, is you play to win. You play for your teammates, you put everything you have into the game, no matter what it is. There’s gonna be bumps and bruises. You’re gonna be banged up. That is a part of the game and the nature of the beast.”
While those remarks represent a less-than-flattering perspective on the Raiders and how they approached the end of the season, Crosby did not offer any comments regarding his future. The former fourth-rounder has remained one of the league’s most productive edge rushers over the course of his career with 69.5 sacks in 110 games. That kind of output will be expected moving forward, presuming of course Crosby remains in place.
The Raiders will close out their season against the Chiefs on Sunday. A loss will guarantee the No. 1 pick and set up what could be a reset at the quarterback position for the franchise. Regardless, Crosby’s status – and a definitive stance on his intentions – will remain something to monitor moving forward.
Trade him to the Browns …. we’ll take him
4 first round picks!
He wouldn’t even bring back 2 firsts.
If Parsons did, Crosby definitely does.
Parsons is better, he is the ceiling. Not the floor.
We get it, you wanted to play.
Hey Max! thanks for that really deep perspective. I can tell you got an advanced degree in philosophy while at Eastern Michigan 🙂
As a fellow MAC graduate, I don’t know if I should jump to the defense of EMU or if I should join in and dump on a conference rival lol
These guys are asked the same question 47 different ways on multiple occasions by multiple people. How are they supposed to answer these lame ass reporters questions? Reporters are trying to get their “a haa” moment with every question. Maxx never said anything about a trade all season….media. Maxx never said anything now about a trade…media. If he’s happy…media. If he’s sad…media. It’s all literal clickbait. How many times did Marshawn have to say “I’m just here so I won’t get fined”? Those reporters just kept knocking on the door regardless of the answer. Reporters are tiring and I’m surprised there isn’t more blow ups on these “people”
To use Max’s own words “That is a part of the game and the nature of the beast”. If you’re a person that doesn’t want to deal with the media, escape to the wilderness and be a forest ranger instead of a pro athlete.
the media plays a huge roll on the garbage causing the players to decide to leave.
first the Haters (media) made noise on Davante Adams until the Raiders traded him away and now they’re creating noise on Maxx Crosby. Hating one of the greatest franchises in history (wish Al Davis was still around) so stop the crap already!!!
Or. Billionaire owners, and millionaire players, should stop being so easily manipulated.
It’s outrageous that multi millionaires should have to acknowledge the existence of hard working peons, who earn less than 1% of their salary, by answering some questions. This could lead to anarchy!
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This team has been crap forever. One of the greatest franchise 30 years ago or more. How long has it been since they won 2 games in the playoffs? Heck how long since they won one? We all want Al back the last 10 years would be perfect. Not sure who was/is worse the Crypt Keeper or Mark and his ridiculous hair cut. Now they fled their city to be visitors 17 games a season. Had some years they were good greatest not so much. Comeback when you are relevant for 10 years or so.
He will be an Eagle next year