NFL Media Predicts Improvement For Jakobi Meyers

Newly-signed Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers thrived over the last two seasons in New England, but will that still be the case in his new home?

With Meyers joining a talented group of receivers in Las Vegas, some might not think the opportunity is there for the wideout to make a big impact on offense still.

Kevin Patra of NFL.com would disagree.

In an article posted Monday, Patra predicted what the 2023 season would have in store for receivers who have found new homes this offseason.

Regarding Meyers, Patra projected the 26-year-old wide receiver will have a better 2023 campaign than he did last season.

The writer made his case in the following explanation:

"At first blush, the addition of Meyers seems odd, given his overlapping skill-set with Hunter Renfrow, but I think the duo can fit in Las Vegas. Meyers played mostly from the slot but is proficient out wide, offering Josh McDaniels flexibility within the corps. The former Patriots receiver is adept over the middle, where new Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo does his best work, so Meyers should see a bevy of targets while in position to make plays. Trading tight end Darren Waller away also frees up space in the pass-catching pecking order. Davante Adams is the clear alpha and will remain the go-to receiver. But there is room for a No. 2 to eat. Given Renfrow's regression last season due to injury and McDaniels' apparent desire to import a player with similar skills, I'm betting the plan is for Meyers to have a big role in the offense in 2023."

Meyers registered 804 yards on 67 receptions last season while posting a career-high six receiving touchdowns. He signed with the Raiders on March 16.

The 2023 NFL Draft will go from April 27-29 and be held at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo. The 2023 NFL Year and Free Agency period began at 4 p.m. EDT on March 15.

The Raiders are expected to be significant players in the free-agent market this offseason.

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