Las Vegas Raiders: 3 players who must step up with Henry Ruggs III gone

Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers middle linebacker Joe Schobert (93) defends during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers middle linebacker Joe Schobert (93) defends during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates defeating the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates defeating the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders: 3 players who must step up with Henry Ruggs III gone

Darren Waller

If you thought Waller was the go-to guy before, wait until you see what the Raiders offense will look like now. Carr had done a great job of keeping his eyes downfield and looking for Ruggs deep this season, but now that he is gone, Carr could likely look immediately to Waller like he did in Week 1.

Waller is clearly the best player on the Raiders, and he needs to prove that in the second half of the season. Waller needs to continue to do what he has been doing the last two seasons, and even take it to another level.

Teams will be able to focus more on Waller now without the threat of Ruggs breaking open deep, so he is going to have to play the best football of his career to continue his production.