The Raiders’ offense improved in 2019 as players like Josh Jacobs and Darren Waller emerged as superstars in Oakland. But what will this offense look like in 2020 in their new Las Vegas home? Here’s a look at what’s new and what camp battles may take place this season.
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What’s new
The Raiders completely revamped their receiving corps this offseason, adding wideouts Henry Ruggs III and Bryan Edwards in the draft. They also signed veteran receiver Nelson Agholor in free agency, giving them another player who can play in the slot and on the outside.
The team also added veteran tight Jason Witten to play behind starter Darren Waller. But the acquisition that has garnered the most attention is quarterback Marcus Mariota. While Derek Carr improved in 2019 under Jon Gruden, it’s not a coincidence that the team added Mariota this offseason. If Carr struggles at all this season, expect Gruden to take a look at Mariota as he continues to search for his franchise quarterback.
Camp battles
While there is a belief that Mariota could challenge Carr for the starting quarterback job, that doesn’t feel likely early on in the season. But a camp battle to keep an eye on is Foster Moreau vs. Jason Witten for the No. 2 tight end job.
Moreau was one of the most athletic tight ends to enter the 2019 draft and performed well as a rookie, playing behind Waller. But Witten’s experience could move him up the depth chart. Moreau’s health will certainly factor into this decision, but whoever ends up as the team’s No. 2 tight end will likely be on the field a ton during the 2020 season.
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