Brock Bowers

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The arrival of Pete Carroll and Geno Smith create doubt as to whether Brock Bowers falls like Sam LaPorta did last year. The Raiders do not have a Amon Ra-St.Brown and Jameson Williams to stop Bowers playing to a high level though. Safe, but not as safe as you would hope.

"Historic rookie season sets table"

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Here and in the 2024 RSP, I said if Sam LaPorta knocked on Mike Ditka's door that guarded the title of most productive rookie year ever for a tight end, Brock Bowers was the most likely to knock the door down. 

Here we are. 

Geno Smith is an upgrade at QB and Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton aren't threats to steal significant targets from Bowers. The second-year TE is the primary option in this passing game.

Expect a top-three season from Bowers at his position -- and that's if you're a pessimist. 

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Transcendent talent. A player to draft no matter the cost. Elite prospect dominated as a rookie, leading the position in targets (153), receptions (112), and receiving yards (1,194) while also ranking fourth at the position in yards per route run (2.02). He ranked tenth in targets per game (9) and 17th in receiving yards per game (71.5) in the entire NFL.

"After a historic rookie season, the only question is whether or not Bowers can repeat. At his current ADP, that is clearly what drafters are expecting. The Raiders will be better at quarterback and should have a more fantasy-friendly offense, so Bowers has a good shot at possibly even improving on his 2024 season."