However, according to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times that may not occur:
“Obviously, I’d like to stay,” Myers said by phone Monday night. “I’d like to be there but it’s not looking like that right now. We’re pretty confident I’ll have a job here in a couple of weeks, but I’ll just try to sit back and not stress about it.”
“I’m not very familiar with this. That’s why I have an agent. I’m optimistic that they might give me an offer, but I guess they had a conversation at the combine and it didn’t sound like they were ready to do that,” Myers said.
Myers is easily one of the NFL's most dependable tight ends.
Last season he caught 79 passes on 105 targets for 806 yards and four touchdowns. In addition, Myers collected 275 yards after the catch and moved the chains 41 times.
Three of these stat categories—receptions, yards and first downs—led the Raiders' passing attack. Unsurprisingly, Oakland finished ranked No. 8 in passing offense and quarterback Carson Palmer completed 61.1 percent of his attempts. When targeting Myers, though, Palmer completed the pass 75.2 percent of the time.
This level of reliability is not easy to find in pro football, especially at the tight end position.
Bill Williamson of ESPN.com quoted Scout Inc.'s Matt Williamson last month of Myers:
“Myers certainly understands when to sit it down versus zone coverage and runs sharp enough routes to get open versus man as well,” Williamson said. “Oakland’s receivers have a lot of talent, but are just so erratic and inconsistent with their routes and responsibilities ... which makes Myers alluring for this passing game. Oakland should bring him back if possible.” ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
