Raiders legend QB weighs in on Las Vegas WR plans at trade deadline
ESPN called the Raiders the obvious fit for Brian Thomas Jr., but one former QB says Las Vegas has other plans.
Former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon has expressed skepticism about the Las Vegas Raiders' plans to acquire Jaguars wide receiver Briant Thomas at the trade deadline. While ESPN's Bill Barnwell sees the need for a wide receiver addition as real, Gannon believes the Raiders won't pay what's required to secure Thomas before the November 10 deadline.
Gannon acknowledges the team's concerns about depth and talent in their current wide receiver position, but he believes the cost and draft pick implications make a Thomas deal impractical. Gannon points out that Thomas, a 24-year-old Pro Bowl-caliber player with a rookie contract and a fifth-year option, would be difficult to acquire without giving up significant draft capital.
The article notes Thomas' numbers dipped last season after the Jaguars traded for Jakobi Meyers, meaning bringing Thomas to Las Vegas would reverse that move. If the Raiders can land Thomas for a reasonable price and draft pick package, he may be the perfect fit for their rebuilding process.
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