Las Vegas Raiders: 3 Big-name free agents team could still sign

2. WR Paul Richardson Jr.

Not long ago, Paul Richardson Jr. was seen as a wide receiver on the rise. A former mid-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks, the speedy receiver flashed the ability to make lightning strikes during his first few seasons in the league. Then, he left the nest and joined the Washington Redskins.

Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned in the capitol. Between injuries and inefficient play, Richardson failed to live up to his sizable contract. He flamed out after only two seasons, racking up 48 receptions, 507 yards and four touchdowns across only 17 games — a total that wouldn’t have looked impressive against his final year in Seattle (44 catches, 703 yards, six touchdowns).

So why would the Raiders want him? Simple: they need a field-stretching deep threat. Yes, I know that Tyrell Williams is a master at creating big plays that go for six, but he doesn’t possess Richardson’s speed. And based on his injury-riddled 2019 campaign, there’s no guarantee he’ll be able to carry the Las Vegas passing game throughout the 2020 season.

Beyond Williams, the Raiders boast an exceptional slot threat (Hunter Renfrow) and a wildly inconsistent No. 3 option in Nelson Agholor. Beyond that, there isn’t much to write home about. At this point, throwing Richardson into the mix couldn’t hurt.

Not long ago, Richardson was seen as a candidate for a No. 1 receiver role. While it obviously didn’t work out during his time in D.C., a trip to Sin City could do wonders for his NFL career.