Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images Las Vegas wide receiver may be rewarded after his first 1000-yard season Las Vegas Raiders' Jakobi Meyers has been a number-two wide receiver for most of his career. After the trade of Davante Adams to the New York Jets, he got the opportunity to become the main target outside the numbers. Sharing targets with Brock Bowers for the rest … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Jakobi Meyers could be next in line for an extension
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Longshot Look: Justin Shorter a young athlete in crowded tight end room
Justin Shorter is a former wide receiver who converted to tight end. He’s only 24 and brings a ton of athleticism but the Las Vegas Raiders tight end room is crowded. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Converted wide receiver needs to establish himself as a special teamer to make 53-man roster On a team where there’s an unquestioned young starter and another young and … [Read more...] about Longshot Look: Justin Shorter a young athlete in crowded tight end room
AFC Notes: Charles Omenihu, Geno Smith, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
Chargers Chargers CB Tarheeb Still credited the team’s culture implemented by HC Jim Harbaugh and said the team has good veteran leadership that helped implement that in the locker room. “When people talk about culture, I would say that’s really real with the Chargers,” Still said, via the team’s website. “It’s something that’s an action, [Harbaugh] puts it in action. Our … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Charles Omenihu, Geno Smith, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
Tyler Shough Visits Giants, To Meet With Raiders; Las Vegas-Quinn Ewers Buzz Persists
The Raiders’ Geno Smith trade and subsequent extension provides time for the team to determine a long-term solution at the game’s premier position. Smith and Pete Carroll‘s contractual timelines match up, and the Raiders have the luxury of steering clear of a maligned quarterback draft class. The potential for the team to make its big move down the line has not deterred … [Read more...] about Tyler Shough Visits Giants, To Meet With Raiders; Las Vegas-Quinn Ewers Buzz Persists
Raiders Could Both Sign And Draft A WR
While having a record-setter at tight end does kind of mask other shortcomings in the passing game for the Raiders, there still seems to be a noticeable need for help at wide receiver. According to Tashan Reed of The Athletic, help could come through both free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft this offseason. Per Reed, Las Vegas is likely to sign a veteran receiver, but it won’t … [Read more...] about Raiders Could Both Sign And Draft A WR