The Las Vegas Raiders have invested heavily in the tight end position over the last several years. Whether it was giving Darren Waller two extensions, trading up for Michael Mayer in the second round or taking Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick, the position has been valued by the franchise.
Waller's game came and went, and Mayer is ultra-talented but has gotten off to a slow start in his professional career. Bowers, however, made an immediate impact for the Silver and Black, earning First-Team All-Pro honors as a rookie.
Many already consider Bowers to be the best tight end in the league, and a breakout campaign for Michael Mayer is expected to happen this season as well.