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5 potential landing spots for Larry Fitzgerald in 2017

By Brad Berreman

Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Oakland Raiders

As evidenced by an 11-3 record so far this season, the Raiders are a team on the rise if they haven’t arrived already. Michael Crabtree has proven to be a capable second fiddle to Amari Cooper, with 162 receptions over the last two seasons, but the Raiders only recently reached the NFL’s minimum payroll requirement for the last four seasons and they should have a lot of room to add salary for next season.

Since he is likely to remain productive, Fitzgerald’s $11 million base salary for next season looks like a bargain. And with Cooper around to command attention from an opponent’s top cornerback on a weekly basis, Fitzgerald would surely be a very tough matchup for lesser-talented defensive backs.

Wide receiver does not stand out as a major offseason need for the Raiders. But adding Fitzgerald would give quarterback Derek Carr a reliable veteran target while making everyone else better and boosting the offense.

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