Raiders: Bryan Edwards will benefit from the addition of Davante Adams

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 26: Bryan Edwards #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during overtime as Jevon Holland #8 of the Miami Dolphins looks on at Allegiant Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 26: Bryan Edwards #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts during overtime as Jevon Holland #8 of the Miami Dolphins looks on at Allegiant Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
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Nov 14, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) runs against Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) and safety Juan Thornhill (22) in the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) runs against Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) and safety Juan Thornhill (22) in the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive production is going to benefit in a big way from Davante Adams, and Bryan Edwards could benefit as well.

With the monumental addition of superstar WR Davante Adams, the Raiders can expect life to be a lot easier for the likes of Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller. Opposing defenses will be forced to pay extra attention to Adams and, in turn, leave Renfrow and Waller in one-on-one matchups. For Derek Carr and the Raiders’ offense, this will likely pay dividends.

What is going under the radar, though, is how the addition of Adams can lead to a breakout season for Bryan Edwards in his third season. With the amount of talent that will surround Edwards at tight end and the other receiver positions, defenses will be forced to pay little attention to the former South Carolina Gamecock.

If he can capitalize on this, it spells a huge third campaign and yet another sizable boost to the Raiders’ offense.

Thus far, Bryan Edwards has had an up and down career in his first two seasons with the Silver and Black. He has caught some big-time touchdown passes in key moments, but has also had a few big-time drops.

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