is getting a second chance in the NFL with the -- another opportunity to prove he still has the first-round talent the saw when they drafted him five years ago
Rojesterman Farris Jersey . While Agholor's career was full of highs and lows in Philadelphia, he's back on the West Coast in Vegas and fighting for a role in the Raiders offense. Judging by the early reviews in training camp practices, the Raiders expect Agholor to play a vital role in the pa sing game this year."Nelson Agholor is on a mi sion," said Raiders general manager Mike Mayock, . "I had a pretty good grade on (Agholor) coming out of USC. I think I know what he is and I think we're seeing the best of that version of Nellie in camp."Agholor averaged a career-low 9.3 yards per catch last season (his final one with the Eagles) as he struggled throughout the year. He finished with just 21 catches for 195 yards and no touchdowns in his final eight games with the Eagles before being shut down for the season with a knee injury. The Eagles' practice squad group of wide receivers thrived in
Steve Atwater Jersey Agholor's absence, making the decision much easier to move on from the former first-round pick. NE WR #15 TAR69REC39REC YDs363REC TD3FL1 Agholor signed a one-year deal with the Raiders and he will
Terrell Davis Jersey be battling for the No. 4 wide receiver role with and 2020 third-round pick . Agholor thrives in the slot, even though he logged 55.4% of his snaps from there last season and split time there with in 2018. The 2017 season was the last one Agholor strictly manned the slot, and he finished with 62 catches for 768 yards and eight touchdowns in helping the Eagles win their first championship, catching a career-high nine pa ses in Super Bowl LII. The Raiders logged 54% of their offensive snaps
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Brandon McManus Jersey he was picked high in the draft for a reason. A change of scenery worked for Randall Cunningham, maybe it will work for him."
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