A former nine-year NFL player and now the Raiders head coach, Antonio Pierce can't think of another tight end like Brock Bowers, who is playing like anything but a rookie. Bowers, taken 13th in this year's draft out of Georgia, is putting up impressive stats.
HENDERSON, Nev. — A former nine-year NFL player and now the Raiders head coach, Antonio Pierce can't think of another tight end like Brock Bowers, who is playing like anything but a rookie.Pierce said Bowers is incomparable because of his combination of size , athleticism, strength and dependable hands. And Bowers is producing even though opposing defenses are sending double teams and their top cornerbacks at him.
"I can’t really speak highly enough about this player. This player is doing a hell of a job this year for us, and it’s no secret what we’re going to do each and every play when there’s an opportunity to throw it to 89.”— His 84 receptions lead all NFL receivers, the first time this late in a season a tight end has topped the chart since former Raider Todd Christensen in 1986.— With 884 yards, he is closing in on becoming the third rookie tight end to reach 1,000 yards.
Horrigan said Bowers' season conjures up memories of Hall of Fame tight end Kellen Winslow. After starting just once as a rookie with the then-San Diego Chargers in 1979, Winslow led the NFL in receptions each of the following two seasons and surpassed 1,000 yards both times.
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