Brock Bowers’ hot start is best among TEs in Raiders franchise history
Brock Bowers was considered one of the most NFL-ready prospects in last season’s draft, as the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the No. 13 overall pick.
The Raiders took him with the expectation that he would contribute immediately, and that is just what has happened through 2 weeks.
With his start to the season, Bowers is off to as good of a start as any tight end in Raiders franchise history.
https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1835403609154220390
In Week 1, Bowers had 6 catches for 58 yards, and he has been even better in Week 2 with 9 catches for 98 yards as the Raiders are battling the Baltimore Ravens.
The Raiders are a team that is lacking when it comes to playmakers. Davante Adams is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, but the team has been in need of another option in the passing game.
While it has been only 2 weeks, Bowers and quarterback Gardner Minshew appear to be developing a very good rapport. Bowers was tied with Adams with those 9 catches in the game against the Ravens.
Bowers will look to continue his great start next week as the Raiders as he plays in his first career home game as Las Vegas hosts the winless Carolina Panthers.
Good start but lets not be fooled with the rich tradition of Top 10 all-time great Raider TE’s which includes household names like Ethan Horton, Darren Waller and Brandon Myers. Let be real, you don’t think TE’s when you think Raider Football, that franchise has been all about defense since it’s been a franchise. Bowers (barring health) could be the greatest TE they’ve ever had by the end of his 3rd season.
Heck, after two or three years Bowers could actually be the 3rd best offensive player the Raiders have ever had behind Marcus Allen and Jim Plunkett. That’s how little they’ve ever cared about offense.
Tim Brown
Cliff Branch
Fred Biletnikoff
Ken Stabler
Bo Jackson
Todd Chr1stensen
George Blanda
a few I can think of off the top of my head
Dave Casper always come to mind anytime great TE are mentioned. You conveniently left him out.
yeah Casper from the late 1970’s, he’s probably their GOAT TE. It drops off significantly after that.
Todd Chr1stensen