Well before Las Vegas Raiders training camp even started, it was known that rookie tight end Michael Mayer was going to need to work on his blocking skills in the NFL. General manager Dave Ziegler said as much after Mayer was drafted, so did head coach Josh McDaniels and it was one of his biggest areas of improvement as an NFL Draft prospect.
Mayer broke records as a pass-catcher at Notre Dame but was just a solid blocker and struggled against defenders who are physical at the point of attack. Well, few players in the league are more tenacious than Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and the rookie found that out the hard way.