Raiders Could Make Splashy Trade for 1,000-Yard No. 1 WR for Fernando Mendoza
With Fernando Mendoza the clear QB of the future, the Las Vegas Raiders should explore a trade for an elite WR1 for him.
Fernando Mendoza is set to become the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback after this season, but the team needs more reliable wide receivers to back him up. Three of the team's top four pass catchers are currently tight ends or running backs. Experienced receiver Tre Tucker has shown promise with 19 catches, 274 yards, and one touchdown in five games, but he's still far from being a top NFL wide receiver.
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report suggests the Raiders should consider trading for Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who may be available after the Jaguars evaluate their options. Knox points out that Thomas Jr., a 24-year-old rookie, had a strong debut season with 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022. Trading for Thomas Jr. could potentially offer the Raiders a high-caliber wide receiver for a similar return to what Arizona received for Marvin Harrison Jr., estimated at 2027 second- and sixth-round picks.
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