One Hypothetical Trade Could Change Everything for Raiders

Through two seasons, Keon Coleman hasn't lived up to the expectations the Buffalo Bills had for him. His rookie and sophomore seasons have similar production, and their trade to get DJ Moore shows that they've given up on the hope of him materializing into their number one option.

Joe Brady was previously their offensive coordinator but has since been promoted to be their head coach. Brady has expressed that he has a plan for Coleman in the Bills' offense next season, which means, unless the Raiders overpay in the offseason, a trade isn't going to happen.

I don't think that means Coleman is off the table. If his production remains the same and Brady isn't able to get him more involved in their offense, it's only a matter of time until he's playing for another team. It should be the Raiders who make that call and make a push for him, given how they lack a star in their receiving room.

It's hard to categorize Coleman as a star so far in his career, but there's a lot to like about the 23-year-old's fit in Las Vegas. He'd be stepping into a situation where expectations are lower than with the Bills, and he'd have a chance to grow with a young quarterback in Fernando Mendoza.

Coleman himself understands the stakes of next season, and a trade to Las Vegas gives him a chance to reinvigorate his career. If his stock continues to decline, I can see him getting moved for as little as a fifth-round pick.

One could argue that trading for Coleman would just be adding another secondary option to a receiving room full of them. I'd argue that his youth and receiving-blocking skills already make him an intriguing prospect for Kubiak's offense.