When the Las Vegas Raiders selected Georgia’s Brock Bowers with the 13th overall pick, we all knew it was a solid pick. More than just solid, the Silver and Black’s special rookie has been downright special—but if you ask him, he’s about the wins (not the stats).
Bowers was considered the best offensive player available, aside from the quarterback prospects available early in the first round. General manager Tom Telesco made sure he wouldn’t slip past the Raiders. Now, it appears that the team has their future cornerstone on offense in place.
Brock Bowers shines in spite of the Raiders’ losing ways
Meanwhile, the Raiders continue to struggle this season. On Sunday, Antonio Pierce’s squad lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 20-15. Despite the score suggesting a close game, the string of turnovers reveals a different story. For Bowers’ part, he did what he could—let’s face it, after the Davante Adams trade and Jakobi Meyers’ injury, he’s all they have left. Hauling in 10 receptions for 93 yards, Bowers kept them in the game. Unfortunately, Gardner Minshew’s trio of interceptions would be their undoing.
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After the game, Bowers reflected on the loss. Naturally, he insists that he craves wins, despite being aware of his on-field accomplishments (h/t Vegas Sports Today).
“I’d rather be winning games. I see stuff on Twitter, but our focus as a team is winning games. Need to get on that track.”
That’s exactly what leaders say and believe; the Raiders appear to have a promising one in No. 89. Regarding what he sees on Twitter, it’s possible that Bowers is referring to the 477 receiving yards he has already amassed. Or perhaps he’s referring to the 47 receptions he’s accumulated so early in his career. The latter is currently leading the entire league—Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets is right behind him with 46. He’s also eighth in the NFL in yards averaged per game with 68.1.
If nothing else, whoever is the quarterback of the future for the Raiders, he’ll have arguably the best tight end in football to throw to.
*Top Photo: Nick Wass/ AP Photo
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