Oakland Raiders: 11 non-rookies who need to be a part of the rebuild

By Brad Weiss | Nov 27, 2018

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 and tight end Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 08: Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 8, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Jared Cook

Jared Cook led the Raiders in receiving yards last season, and in 2018, he is doing it once more, becoming a favorite target of Derek Carr. The only real pass-catching threat from the tight end position on the roster, Cook has a lot of football left in him, and should be a priority for the team heading into next offseason.

Oakland got rid of Amari Cooper at the trade deadline, leaving Cook as the only real reliable weapon for Carr in the passing attack moving forward. Sure, Jordy Nelson is on the team, but he is a shell of himself, and Cook has done nothing but produce since putting on the Silver and Black.

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Cook has been a constant for Carr and this offense all season long, and they would be wise to lock him up for a few more years after the season is over.

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