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3 former players the Oakland Raiders might miss in 2019

By Brad Weiss

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Tight End Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders catches 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)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Tight End Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders catches 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 28: Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after catching a long pass for a firs down against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of their NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 28, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 28: Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after catching a long pass for a firs down against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of their NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 28, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Jared Cook

Jared Cook led the Raiders in receiving yards over the past two seasons, serving as a security blanket for quarterback Derek Carr when the receiving corps we so inconsistent. With Oakland, Cook revitalized his NFL career, showing the kind of talent everyone knew he had, and making it to his first Pro Bowl.

Now, as he enters his age-32 season, he is coming off a season that saw him set a career-high with 68 receptions and six touchdowns, proving to be the only constant in the passing game for Carr in 2018. He is joining a very strong New Orleans Saints team for the 2019 campaign, and you can be sure Drew Brees is going to find ways to capitalize on his athleticism, and big play ability.

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When you look at the crop of players the Raiders lost against the crop they brought in, there is no comparison that this is a much better roster than last season. Cook will certainly be missed because he developed such a rapport with Derek Carr, and put up big numbers in Oakland, which led to his big contract with the Saints.

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