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Oakland Raiders: 5 offseason needs for 2015

By Evan Massey

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 47-14. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 47-14. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver James Jones (89) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver James Jones (89) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

2. More Help At The Wide Receiver Position

The Oakland Raiders were able to snag James Jones last offseason in free agency, and they are going to be searching for another legitimate starting wide receiver this year. Whether they get that receiver in free agency or the draft, they simply need to make it happen for their young quarterback.

Derek Carr put up impressive numbers in his rookie season despite not having too many legitimate NFL starting wide receivers. Jones came through with a nice season, but outside of that they didn’t have much help. Perhaps they could find a way to sign a name like Randall Cobb this offseason to help boost their offense to the next level.

There are plenty of other options on the market this offseason, but they need to make sure that they come away with one of the better players. If they’re able to do that, then their offense could very well take the next step with the improvement that Carr will likely make.

Next: 3. Improvement From Derek Carr

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