The Raiders put up an admirable fight in Sunday’s 33-40 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. While Jordy Nelson and Jared Cook combined for 17 receptions for 197 yards and a touchdown, Oakland’s lack of athleticism at wide receiver was apparent. Could you imagine if Derek Carr had a weapon that could effectively stretch the field and create match-up problems for defenses on the outside?
That player was supposed to be Martavis Bryant, whom Gruden traded a third round pick to the Steelers to acquire in the off-season.