A very encouraging off-season saw many contributors added to the Raiders. It also saw some key depatures. Chief among them was Jared Cook who left as a free agent to sign with the Saints. Cook was the best receiver in Silver and Black last season. The lone bright spot on offense, Cook proved to be Carr’s security blanket for much of the season.
The veteran tight end is one of the few tight ends in the NFL with devastating run after catch ability and who can also stretch the seam.