Oakland Raider Scott Davis best picks… Oakland Raiders Should Target a Wide Receiver

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by J.L. Herrera

The Oakland Raiders have been very active with the free agency market, picking up many players on the defensive side mostly. Still, the Raiders could use a wide receiver before going into the draft.

As reported on Sunday, the Raiders current receiving team is not much for second-year quarterback Derek Carr to do much with. Yes, the Raiders bolstered the offside line with center Rodney Hudson and tight end Lee Smith to give Carr better protection, but Carr will need some targets to throw to.

Last season, Carr was impressive with what he had in his receiving corps, but he could do a whole lot better if the Silver and Black provided him with some better experienced wide receivers. So far, Carr is working with James Jones, Kendrell Thompkins, Brice Butler, and Rod Streater. Also, Andre Holmes could be a potential if he stays with the Radiers.

All of the above receive did not shine very well last season, even though Carr had some decent numbers for a rookie. Carr will need a big name in the receiving team, currently James Jones is about the only big name receiver with the Oakland Raiders.

As reported, Greg Jennings is available as he was dropped by the Minnesota Vikings. An addition like Jennings would be great for the Raiders receiving squad. However, it is being rumored that the Seattle Seahawks already have an eye for him.

Also, Dwayne Bowe has been available by the Kansas City Chiefs. Bowe, who was a very productive receiver, had a bad season last year as he did not see the end zone once. Now, he is out in the free market and is already talking with the Cleveland Browns.

The point being is that all big named wide receivers made available to the free agency are getting picked up quick. The Raiders need to make a move for receivers like Bowe or even Jennings.

Other receivers out there that could be useful are also Michael Crabtree, Steven Johnson, and Hakeem Nicks. Yes, all of these guys have been let go due to their bad performances last year or due to their price, but they have experience and are still considered big names. The Oakland Raiders should make a move for one of these guys to bolster the receiving squad in order for Derek Carr to have some nice options to go to next season.

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