Oakland Raiders: Predicting targets for stacked WR group

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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 31: Martavis Bryant #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers smiles as times expires in the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-24 win over the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

Martavis Bryant

The Raiders traded a draft pick for the opportunity to get their hands on Martavis Bryant and in doing so, they acquired one of the most physically gifted receivers in the entire league.

After missing the entire 2016 season due to suspension, Bryant came out in 2017 and matched a career high with 50 receptions.

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He played in 15 games with the Steelers, starting eight, and the full slate in his first year back from suspension took its toll over the long haul of the season.

Bryant’s yards per reception (12.1), touchdowns (3), and yards per game (40.2) were the lowest of his NFL career.

Prediction: 100 targets

Getting Bryant 100 targets in the passing game may seem a bit ambitious, but the Raiders traded for him with the intent of making him a featured piece of their offense.

Why else would Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie have sat around him at his introductory press conference?

This is a special talent who is the clear number three in the passing game, but also not a typical number three target.

If Bryant is able to get 100 targets, perhaps more, we could see him return to his 2015 form where he looked like one of the top young receivers in the NFL.

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