Oakland Raiders: Updated starters after 2019 NFL Draft

By Brad Weiss | Apr 28, 2019

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 01: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after making a tackle for a loss against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

2 of 4

JACKSONVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders attempts a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at EverBank Field on October 23, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /

Offense

For all the talk surrounding the Raiders moving on from Derek Carr, here we are, riding with the veteran for the sixth straight season. The fact is, Carr had a solid season in year one of Jon Gruden’s offense, and should be even better with all of the new weapons around him.

In 2018, Oakland struggled with issues all over their offense, including up front on the offensive line, and at the wide receiver position. They addressed some of those issues this offseason, especially at wide receiver, where they added the best wideout in the game.

Here is what the starting lineup could look like for the season opener against the Denver Broncos.

QB- Derek Carr
RB- Josh Jacobs (R)
FB- Keith Smith
WR- Antonio Brown
WR- Tyrell Williams
WR- Hunter Renfrow (R)
TE- Lee Smith
LT- Trent Brown
LG- Gabe Jackson
C- Rodney Hudson
RG- Lester Cotton (R)
RT- Kolton Miller

With the adding of former New England Patriots left tackle Trent Brown, Kolton Miller could be moved to the right side in year two. While the Raiders did not draft Lester Cotton, my belief is that he is going to turn heads, and is an absolute mauler, so he could surprise people and earn a starting job this summer.

At wideout, the combination of Tyrell Williams and Antonio Brown is going to be a deadly one, and rookie Hunter Renfrow will be tough to cover in the slot with those two guys on the outside. This could be one of the more explosive offenses we have seen in Oakland in a very long time.

Home/Las Vegas Raiders News