The Oakland Raiders punt returner competition will be one to keep an eye out for during training camp and preseason games. Last season wide receiver Denarius Moore handled most of the duties, but with his expanding role in the offense, will the Raiders risk him returning kicks.
All offseason coaches and players have been impressed with Moore. During the organized team workouts he made strides to improve from last year's breakout rookie campaign. With a starting wide receiver role in his future this season, Moore may have to juggle both returning and receiving responsibilities.
// > “I would say he’s an exceptional route-runner,” Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said of Moore after OTAs. “He’s got great speed. I’m really looking forward to working with Denarius. He’s going to be a really good football player for us.” Last season Moore returned 25 punts for 216 yards, an average of 8.6 and a long of 34. The only other Raider on the current training camp roster to return a punt...
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