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The Oakland Raiders' upcoming offseason has the potential to be the most exciting in recent memory, as they have a significant amount of salary cap space they will undoubtedly look to utilize as they begin the rebuilding process.

Free agency is where teams generally look to address their needs, so we can expect the Raiders to be in the running for a number of players at quarterback, receiver and on the defensive line to name a few.

Of course, the key will be spending their influx in salary cap space wisely, as overspending on the wrong players is what got the team in its financial mess in the first place.

In hopes of creating a quick turnaround and becoming a playoff contender as soon as next season, here are five players the Raiders must target in free agency this offseason.