Raiders could fleece former trade partner on young receiver

The Las Vegas Raiders are not the only team undergoing a serious makeover this offseason.

On the other side of the country, the New York Jets are splitting from the wildly disappointing Aaron Rodgers era and hoping to reverse their fortunes. The renewed efforts begin with their new regime, featuring head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey. From quarterback on down, the Jets have made sweeping changes to their roster, and their decisions during training camp could indicate they are not done.

One such decision could come from one of the previous regime’s recent draft misses, and the Raiders could stand to take advantage.

The Raiders can add another speed element to their receiver corps.

According to Last Word on Sports’ David Latham, the Raiders could be in position to add second-year wide receiver Malachi Corley if the Jets decide to move on during camp.

“The Las Vegas Raiders have the game’s best young tight end in Brock Bowers and a solid complementary receiver in Jakobi Meyers. While these two are good enough to support Geno Smith, they won’t be enough to compete in a loaded AFC West. Pete Carroll has a gift for getting the most out of young wide receivers, so perhaps history can repeat itself in the desert. Malachi Corley didn’t do much for the Jets, but perhaps Carroll can bring out the best in the second-year pro,” Latham wrote.

One of the favorite of former general manager Joe Douglas, Corley could not justify the hype in his rookie season.

Only recording three catches for 16 yards, Corley’s rookie season was remembered most for an embarrassing fumble that wiped out what would have been his first career NFL touchdown. He never gained the trust of the Jets back after that, and he is now possibly behind the likes of Josh Reynolds and Allen Lazard as training camp rolls around. With no ties to the new regime, Corley is in need of a strong preseason to ensure his spot on the roster.

If the Jets choose to move on, however, Carroll and the Raiders can offer the talented Corley a fresh start to revitalize his career.