Las Vegas Raiders: Layered roster equipped for stronger finish in 2020

Witten could be in for a solid year

Moreau’s significance to the offense seems understated. Going into Week 14, before he tore his ACL, he tied Williams for the most touchdown receptions on the team (five). With fellow tight end Darren Waller‘s low touchdown total (three), the LSU product had an important role in the aerial attack, specifically in the red zone where the Raiders struggled, ranking 22nd with a 52.8 percent conversion rate.

Although Mayock says Moreau is “ahead of schedule” on his recovery, the Raiders shouldn’t rely on him to handle physical contact at full strength nine months after a major knee injury. Rehab and an actual game are two completely different tasks.

That’s why Witten could have a solid year in Silver and Black after he caught 63 passes for 529 yards and four touchdowns as the third or fourth option in the Dallas Cowboys’ aerial attack.

Witten doesn’t need 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns to become a valuable component to the offense. Moreau didn’t even log 200 receiving yards in 2019. If the 38-year-old can still free himself inside the 20-yard-line for a touchdown or move the chains, which he did last season, he’s a solid pickup.