Maxx Crosby gets paid

The Las Vegas Raiders made a huge statement on Wednesday locking Maxx Crosby up for the long haul. Crosby and the Raiders agreed to a 3 year 106.5-million-dollar contract. This makes Crosby the highest paid non quarterback in the league. 

"I told him last night, 'This is not for what you've done, but for what you're about to do,'" general manager John Spytek said at a news conference. "He's chasing championships, and so are we." Crosby is one of the better players in all of the league. Since entering the league, Crosby has totaled 59.5 sacks -- tied for fifth most in the NFL.

"I am extremely excited and motivated," said Crosby, who added that he's "getting close" following surgery and has been running on the treadmill. "I have been here for seven years, and it has been a blessing. A lot of people in this building have helped me. I am about to be five years sober in a week and without that, I wouldn't be here."

This is a huge statement for the Raiders under the new regime of Caroll and Spytek having their best player and vocal leader Crosby buy in with his new contract. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come for the Raiders.