Jaydon Mickens would like to make the Raiders’ roster. That’s why he keeps coming to practice
Unfortunately, no matter what the quick-twitch, 5-foot-10 receiver does in training camp, the odds are tall against him.
Oakland has established players in Michael Crabtree, Amari Cooper, Seth Roberts and Cordarrelle Patterson, plus second-year man Johnny Holton is one of the few proven special-teams performers back from last season. That’s five receivers. (And the Raiders might carry four tight ends.)
So one can see why there was the tiniest hint of exasperation when Mickens was asked what he needs to do to make the season-opening roster.