Las Vegas Raiders new big and bad receiving corps

Las Vegas Raiders’ new big and bad receiving corps

Stacking Talent

The lack of a no.1 wideout wasn’t the Raiders’ only problem in the latter half of 2021. The presence of Henry Ruggs meant other wideouts on the field with him didn’t have to work as hard creating for themselves too often. When the team was left without Ruggs, it became clear that was a problem.

DeSean Jackson still had some plays left in the tank, but they were few and far between. Outside of him, though, it seemed no one could create space. Even the best plays from Zay Jones down the stretch were made with a defender nearby.

Davante Adams allows others to once again not work as hard at creating for themselves, as Adams’ presence alone makes defenses prioritize him. Still, just in case, the front office went out and signed wideouts such as Mack Hollins and Demarcus Robinson, who can create for themselves regardless.