Oakland Raiders Roster Evaluations for 2015 NFL Season

Oakland Raiders: Biggest Roster Successes and Disappointments in 2015

Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) celebrates as the Raiders defeat the San Diego Chargers during overtime at O.co Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders defeated the San Diego Chargers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

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December 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) runs past San Diego Chargers cornerback Adrian Phillips (31) for a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Seth Roberts: Success

At the beginning of the season, fans wanted to see more Rod Streater and less Seth Roberts in three-wide receiver sets.

The coaches went with their on-field evaluations instead of the fan favorite and reaped the benefits. Via Pro Football Focus, Roberts ranks in the top 15 in blocking among wideouts, which explains the early success in screen passes to wide receiver Amari Cooper.

He also hauled in touchdown passes in the clutch:

26 seconds left:
Derek Carr --> For. The. Win. #BALvsOAK http://t.co/v4tmKRwKmI
— NFL (@NFL) September 20, 2015

Raiders regain the lead after Carr hits Roberts, Pt. II.#TOUCHDOWN #OAKvsTEN pic.twitter.com/izswIzAQsP
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) November 29, 2015

After a few hiccups early in the season, Roberts exhibited unexpected poise in his first season as a starter in Oakland.

For quarterback Derek Carr, he’s a viable option in the end zone (five touchdowns receptions) and a chunk-yardage receiver averaging 15 yards per catch.

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