That 4.3 40 Routt ran a few years ago is still paying off. First it got him drafted in the 2^nd, multiple rounds too high. Now it gets him 31.5 million dollars over 3 years. Despite having an amazing pass rush and Nnamdi Asomugha, the Raiders still ranked 19^th against the pass last year and this guy was a huge part of the reason why. Now they’ve chosen to resign him for way more than anyone else would offer him and in the process have essentially eliminated the possibility that they will have enough money to resign Nnamdi Asomugha. They also have to worry about longterm deals for Jason Campbell and Kamerion Wimbley, both of whom become free agents after next season.

Update: 

Routt signed a 3 years 31.5 million dollar deal earlier this offseason. He had to restructured that deal for the Raiders to get under the cap. His restructured deal significantly reduces his cap number for 2011, but ends up paying him 54.5 million over 5 years, meaning he gets 5.5 million dollars less over 5 years than Nnamdi Asomugha. Ridiculous.

Grade: F