When things are trending the way that they have been for the Las Vegas Raiders, it's only natural for team leaders to speak up and let their voices be heard. It's also to be expected that there would be some frustration involved when they do.

"Sources tell CBS Sports that several Raiders players, including team captain Maxx Crosby, spoke openly in a players-and-staff meeting Monday addressing what they viewed as inefficiencies and deficiencies within the organization on a week-to-week basis," Jones wrote.

Maxx Crosby isn't going anywhere. Tuesday's NFL trade deadline came and went with a number of deals made, including the Lions acquiring defensive end Za'Darius Smith in a deal with the Browns, linebacker Preston Smith going from the Packers to the Steelers, and the Commanders landing cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the Saints.

Even with the Raiders struggling and allowing 27.9 points per game (fourth-worst in the NFL), Crosby has been a menace to opposing quarterbacks through eight games. The 27-year-old has racked up 6.5 sacks, 14 quarterback hits, 29 tackles and four pass breakups.

Sources tell CBS Sports that several Raiders players, including team captain Maxx Crosby, spoke openly in a players-and-staff meeting Monday addressing what they viewed as ineffic

Tom Brady, do something! The Las Vegas Raiders are imploding again. Las Vegas has been searching for the right leadership to guide the franchise back to its former glory. So far, that search has come up empty.

Last year, Josh McDaniels led the Las Vegas Raiders to a 3-5 start before getting fired. This led to Antonio Pierce taking over on an interim basis, where he led the team to a 5-4 finish. Pierce’s late-season momentum helped him earn the role on a full-time basis.

Amid an NFL Season with disappointing results, Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby sends a clear message to the rest of his rivals. There were high expectations for the Las Vegas Raiders this season in the NFL,