I had to go see why the Faders chose this guy, so I went to the Raiders website. I know, now I feel all dirty and ashamed, even a shower did not help. But, hey, I took one for the team so you did not have to.
Anyway, their new Coach, Coach Cable (Larry the Cableguy comes to mind) says they chose this receiver because of all the guys that were taken in the first round, this is the only guy that played in a pro-style offense. He said they went out for this guy in particular and were happy to get him.
I am not sure how playing in a pro-style offense would help a wide receiver, I can see that for backfield players (QB, RB) maybe even offensive lineman, but to me a WR receiver lines up outside anyway.
Well, they had a reason in their minds.
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