Crosby’s record-setting contract with the Raiders set the new-money benchmark that reshaped Hendrickson’s market, a pivotal detail in evaluating Hendrickson’s extension prospects. Crosby’s deal established the floor for premium edge talent, influencing how teams value and negotiate for pass rushers at the top of the market.

Crosby’s name pops in discussing SF’s edge pressure context against Raiders tape and SF’s offensive line health, framing the importance of protecting Purdy and generating enough edge pressure to enable SF’s plan.

Crosby returns from an injury-affected season but remains LV's premier edge rusher. With a track record of elite pass-rush production (93.2 PFF overall grade across 2021–2023) and 54 pressures through Week 14 last year, a healthy Crosby can anchor LV's defense and generate sack-heavy fantasy weeks.

Crosby, a premier edge threat, represents a formidable early-season test for Campbell. The joint practice framed the rookie’s challenge against elite speed and power, underscoring the Patriots’ need for reps and technique conditioning to hold up in real games. Crosby’s presence anchors the Raiders’ daunting pass rush dynamic, making Campbell’s development a focal point of the opening slate.

Crosby returns as a co‐host on Let's Go!, pairing his on‐field insights with Stafford and Gray to dissect league topics. His role broadens the show’s defensive perspective and adds a star voice that could influence listener interest around Raiders’ defensive schemes and possible fantasy relevance.