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Realistic Expectations for Oakland Raiders WR Amari Cooper

Former Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper was chosen fourth overall by the Oakland Raiders in April's NFL draft in the hopes that he'll become a franchise cornerstone for years to come.

And if you've heard even a little bit of the praise being given to the young pass-catcher, you might think he's already gone out and crushed his first batch of NFL defenses.

Jamie Dukes of NFL Media recently compared Cooper to the Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown, based on his route-running ability and NFL-readiness stemming from his time in Alabama's pro-style offense.

But wait, there's more.