Raiders fans have watched as tight ends have roamed wild against their team the past couple of seasons. Tyler Eifert, Crockett Gillmore, Gary Barnidge, Martellus Bennett, Jacob Tamme and Travis Kelce to name just a few.
But when do Oakland fans get to enjoy the NFL’s newest toy, the Rob Gronkowski wannabe?
How about now?
With defenses focused on taking away wide receiver Amari Cooper, the Raiders (10-3) have been throwing the ball more to their tight ends. In the past three games, Clive Walford and Mychal Rivera have combined for 14 catches for 178 yards and a touchdown.