It’s become a staple of any successful offense in today’s NFL and more often than not an elite offense has one: a slot receiver. Not just any receiver that can be placed there at the snap, but a legitimate player that can be a threat especially on third downs, when the offense needs to move the chains.
The reigning Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman torched the Los Angeles Rams for 141 yards receiving as New England hoisted their sixth title. But where does Edelman do the most of his damage? You guessed it: in the slot position.
Make no mistake, the Oakland Raiders are far away from their offense being considered “elite,” but they have the resources with free agency and the draft around the corner to acquire pieces for a solid foundation.