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Should Raiders take on Mike Williams and his massive salary?

By Mario O. Tovar

Jan 9, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) runs with the ball after a catch while tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Desmond Trufant (10) during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) runs with the ball after a catch while tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Desmond Trufant (10) during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

Do the Raiders need a splashy acquisition?

Renfrow was the only Raider to go over 1,000 yards receiving in 2021, and Waller came in second with 665. Ruggs would probably’ve ended up breaking the same mark as Renfrow, but that’s neither here nor there as his NFL career is over. After Renfrow and Waller, there’s a steep fall in production. Zay Jones and Bryan Edwards both accumulated more than 500 receiving yards each, but they totaled only four touchdowns between them.

Meanwhile, Williams had nine touchdowns on his own. Essentially, the level of scoring that Williams would bring would instantly take the Raiders to another level. His 415 yards after the catch and 51 first down conversions make him a difference-maker, and while Renfrow is known for his clutch third-down conversions, the Raiders would become an efficient machine with two on opposite ends.

This would be especially true in the endzone. The mere presence of Williams, Renfrow, and Waller would keep defenses honest, giving Carr plenty of reliable options in the process.

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