The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Raiders have reached an agreement with free agent tight end Boss on a four-year deal worth $16 million.
Diehards Line:Three days after watching their starting tight end and leading receiver sign with the Seattle Seahawks, the Oakland Raiders have found a replacement. They hope Boss can step in and produce like former tight end Zach Miller. As NFP staffer Joe Fortenbaugh suggests, Boss brings an extra inch in height and a Super Bowl ring to the Raiders, but he’s a slight step back from what former tight end Zach Miller brought to the table in the pass-catching department.