The Las Vegas Raiders had one of the worst quarterback situations in the NFL last season. Still, somehow, tight end Brock Bowers had a first-team All-Pro campaign, and veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers recorded a career-best 1,027 receiving yards.
When it was announced that the team was acquiring quarterback Geno Smith this offseason, many felt that the offense was instantly elevated. Others recognized, however, that it could still be inhibited by other pass-catchers not stepping up around these two budding stars.
New general manager John Spytek aggressively pursued wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft, taking TCU's Jack Bech, Tennessee's Dont'e Thornton Jr.