The Raiders are expected to target Chargers free agent wide receiver Tyrell Williams this offseason, according to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Oakland, of course, traded pass-catcher Amari Cooper to the Cowboys at midseason, collecting a 2019 first-round pick in the process but depriving quarterback Derek Carr of an offensive weapon. Jordy Nelson led the Raiders with 41 receptions after Cooper was dealt, and he’ll return next season alongside Seth Roberts, Marcell Ateman, Keon Hatcher. But Brandon LaFell, Dwayne Harris, and the suspended Martavis Bryant are all set to reach unrestricted free agency next month.
Williams, 27, first emerged as a legitimate NFL wideout in 2015. With Keenan Allen injured, Williams stepped in as Philip Rivers‘ No. 1 target, hauling in 69 receptions for 1,069 yards and seven touchdowns. Over the past two years, Williams’ volume declined as Allen re-entered the lineup and 2017 first-round pick Mike Williams began taking snaps, but he’s still remained effective. In 2018, Williams ranked 24th among 84 qualifying receivers in Football Outsiders’ DVOA, meaning he was productive on a per-play basis.
While Williams may not have the numbers of a traditional No. 1 wide receiver, he’s arguably in line to become the highest-paid wideout among 2019 free agents. This year’s crop of available pass-catchers isn’t special, with options such as Golden Tate, Adam Humphries, John Brown, and Jamison Crowder expected to be among the most-coveted at the position
Really loved having this guy as a charger the last few seasons. He’s a big play machine. Hopefully Mike Williams can take that next step and we won’t miss him as much but I do wish him future success and a much deserved pay day this spring
I would rather they pursue DK Metcalf in the draft at #4
Metcalf had a great combine and probably will be the first WR off the board but a lot of injury concerns. 4 is too early for him
His agility scores were in the bottom 2 percent. He’s strong with straight line speed but I’d bet he’s a bust..
Tom Brady ran a faster 3 cone! Dude is STIFF..
Thankfully you don’t have to run the 3 cone very often in a game
Ok, but it’s an indication on agilility which is used on literally every play…
Keenan Allen was hurt in 2016, not 2015
Isnt he hurt every year?
He’s played all 16 games the past two years, but he did tear that ACL the year I had him in fantasy football lol
Seth Roberts is as good as gone. Save 4.5 mill against no dead money.
He’s contract will be a terrible deal for the team before the ink even dries