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5 most overpaid wide receivers in the NFL

By Rucker Haringey

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 23: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on from the bench during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 23: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on from the bench during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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FOXBORO, MA – OCTOBER 29: Tyrell Williams #16 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after catching a pass during the third quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – OCTOBER 29: Tyrell Williams #16 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after catching a pass during the third quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

4. Tyrell Williams

Tyrell Williams got a big deal from the Raiders this offseason that will pay him a shade over $11 million this season. That’s a lot of money for a player who couldn’t really establish himself as one of Philip Rivers’ top wideouts with the Chargers.

There’s a possibility that Williams can grow into a legitimate Pro Bowler with the amount of opportunities he will receive in Oakland. Antonio Brown on the other side of the formation is going to buy Williams a lot of single coverage opportunities. He’s got the size and speed to make plays down the field.

This contract is still a big gamble on unrealized potential by Jon Gruden and company. Williams only caught 41 balls for 653 yards and five touchdowns last season. He’ll need to come close to doubling those totals to justify his massive new deal.

Raiders fans will correctly point out that their team probably needed to make Williams this type of contract offer to win his services in free agency. That doesn’t make it a good contract. Until Williams enjoys a big time breakout season, he’s going to consistently find himself on the list of overpaid receivers in the NFL.

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