Analyzing the Raiders tight end situation entering the 2022 offseason

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Oct 31, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Jesse James (18) reacts after making a touchdown catch against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Analyzing the Raiders tight end situation entering the 2022 Offseason

Potential Additions

The Raiders will likely not commit any major resources to bolster this strong group. Carrier seems like a solid option to return but if McDaniels looks to bring in a similar player with experience in his system Jacob Hollister is a name to keep an eye on.

The tight end market is flooded with expensive, aging veterans who won’t have much of a role behind Waller and Moreau and would be too expensive. Some other options that could fill a void left by Carrier are Jesse James or Durham Smythe, veterans who can block and will be cheap. The Raiders are unlikely to spend a relevant draft pick on another tight end with quality backup options on the roster and in free agency.

Jan 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) reacts to winning the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Raiders won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

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Overall, with McDaniels at the helm, this should be one of the strengths of this Raiders team, and Waller has to be excited about his new head coach. Rob Gronkowski became a Hall of Fame player in McDaniels’s offensive scheme, and Waller has enough talent to possibly have the same kind of impact in 2022 and beyond.

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