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3 Las Vegas Raiders to watch as OTAs open later this month

By Nicholas Yacenko

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: (EDITORS NOTE - This image has been converted to black and white) Oakland Raiders helmet is seen on the field after the game between Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: (EDITORS NOTE - This image has been converted to black and white) Oakland Raiders helmet is seen on the field after the game between Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 14: Bryan Edwards #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after getting a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on November 14, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 14: Bryan Edwards #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after getting a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on November 14, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

3 Las Vegas Raiders to watch as OTAs open later this month

Bryan Edwards

Bryan Edwards made massive improvements in 2021, but most importantly was able to stay on the field. However, the problem with that was he often disappeared and struggled to create separation, especially once he was thrust into a more premier role. Edwards was eventually lapped by Zay Jones and struggled to find any sort of consistency.

However, he has an undeniable talent and has dominated two consecutive offseasons, winning starting jobs in both.

McDaniels seems to be a little more hesitant on Edwards with the addition of Demarcus Robinson, but Edwards won’t have to be anything higher than the 5th option on a team with Davante Adams, Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow, and Josh Jacobs. Edwards usually dominates without pads, and it seems likely he can do so again.

Wide receivers often take a giant leap heading into their 3rd season and if Edwards could do so, he should easily win a starting role and make this offense more dangerous.

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