Nov 3, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) sits on the bench during second half against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Pierre-Paul wins this years’ award for biggest bone-headed move when he was involved in a firework accident during Independence Day. However, this could provide an opportunity for the Raiders to pounce on the pass-rusher.

Pierre-Paul’s accident gets even more bone-headed if Pierre-Paul faces criminal charges or a league suspension. It gets even uglier considering the Giants’ franchised player has yet to sign a long-term deal. Still, the burns to his hand should not effect his long-term football outlook.

Even though there is no current time-table for his recovery, he did not lose any bone or nerve and should make a full recovery. Considering the Raiders haven’t netted a true pass-rusher in free agency, they should trade for one while they have the opportunity. There are no rumors that the Raiders are buying or the Giants are selling, but why shouldn’t they?

Last season, the Raiders finished tied for No. 3o in sacks with 22. They know how hard it is to find a pass-rusher considering they haven’t had someone register double-digit sacks since 2006 when Warren Sapp and Derrick Burgess did it.

Currently, our best pass-rusher is one of the top linebackers in the league. Second-year player Khalil Mack might play more snaps on the defensive-line, but he is going to need someone opposite of him. Mario Edwards Jr. is supposed to fix that need, but he may be too raw at this point. Justin Tuck was brought in last season as a pass-rusher, but only sacked the quarterback five times.

Pointing out the Pierre-Paul connection with Tuck is obvious considering the two harassed opposing quarterbacks for a Championship Giants team. Still, Pierre-Paul managed to rack up twelve sacks last season, his second highest season total.

When Pierre-Paul came out of the draft, he was labeled a freak. Therefore, he has the athleticism to play the LEO position while Mack can continue being a linebacker. Even if they want to utilize Mack on the line, Pierre-Paul could take over Tuck’s position full-time. This could preserve Tuck’s career and let him be utilized as an interior line pass rusher.

Considering he is only 26 years old, Pierre-Paul still has years of his prime left. Pierre-Paul might miss some early parts of the season, but he could still provide a late spark for the Raiders.

It would probably take a high draft-pick to pry him away from the Giants, but I can’t imagine his stock being any higher after this incident. With a lower price-tag, maybe the Raiders could buy low.

If it only takes a few middle draft picks, then the Raiders should not hesitate adding the pass-rusher. We all know Reggie McKenzie is unlikely to move any draft picks, but we in Raider Nation can dream, right?