Is it possible that the Las Vegas Raiders might’ve already drafted Jakobi Meyers’ replacement, meaning he could be playing his final months in Sin City?
There’s a new Jack in town—and he might just be reshuffling the Raiders’ wide receiver deck.
When Las Vegas snagged TCU standout Jack Bech in the second round of this year’s draft, fans saw another shiny new weapon for the offense. But according to The Athletic’s Tashan Reed, Bech might be more than just depth. He has the potential to succeed Meyers in his role. Reed points out there’s “a lot of overlap” between the two. In case you forgot, Meyers is entering the final year of his deal. So, the team may soon face a fork in the road.
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith and wideout Jack Bech will connect for ___ touchdowns this season. pic.twitter.com/neP3QUkbTD
— RaiderRamble.com™ (@TheRaiderRamble) July 13, 2025
Should the Raiders keep Jakobi Meyers past this season?
Meyers proved to be a formidable player in 2024. With 87 grabs, over 1,000 yards, and four touchdowns, he quietly put together a solid season. Much like All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers, Meyers was stellar in spite of the disastrous quarterback room that the team assembled last year. It’s fair to wonder if his stats could actually improve with Geno Smith taking the reins as the starting signal-caller.
On the other hand, there’s another way to look at this. Meyers’ place in the pecking order may be in jeopardy, not because of his play—but because of timing. He was signed under the old regime in March 2023. Now that Pete Carroll and John Spytek are in charge, it’s plausible that Bech is being positioned as their preferred player. Let’s be honest: we see this scenario play out every time a new regime takes over the Raiders. They come in, assess the roster, and, aside from a few exceptions, they tend to remove players who don’t align with their vision.
That leaves Meyers, 28, in a challenging position. He remains productive and reliable, but is he still considered part of the long-term plan? If Bech stands out during camp and preseason, Meyers might find himself on the trade block before the regular season even gets underway.
It’s unfortunate, but this is just the reality of the NFL.
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