The Las Vegas Raiders just hit a snag, snapping their three-game win streak with a tough 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. And you know who had thoughts on how to fix that? None other than NBA star and hardcore Raiders fan, Damian Lillard. Dame wasted no time, hopping on social media to drop some serious advice for his favorite NFL squad.
Lillard’s Big Play: Pickens to Vegas?
Lillard’s message was clear: the Raiders need to go after Dallas Cowboys star receiver George Pickens. Why Pickens? Well, the dude’s a 2025 Pro Bowler, but his production through four games this season has been, let’s just say, a little quiet: 18 catches for 225 yards and, yeah, zero touchdowns. He’s set to be a free agent after this season, so the Cowboys could be looking to get something for him before he walks for nothing. This Nov. 10 trade deadline is coming up fast. The Raiders offense definitely needs a shot in the arm. In that Chiefs loss, not a single Raiders receiver broke the 100-yard mark. Tight end Brock Bowers was actually their leading pass-catcher with 86 yards and a touchdown on six grabs.
A New Dimension for the Raiders Offense
It’s pretty wild to see a hoops legend stepping into the NFL GM role on social media, but Lillard might be onto something big here. Adding a star receiver like Pickens would absolutely create a whole new dimension for Las Vegas’s offense. You can picture it, right? That kind of talent, that kind of dynamic playmaking, could be exactly what the Raiders are missing to elevate their game and put points on the board consistently. Lillard clearly sees the potential, and honestly, who can argue with a guy who knows a thing or two about clutch performances?
Now sitting at 3-1, the Raiders are looking to bounce back quick. They’re set to face the New England Patriots, who are currently 2-2, in Week 5. Will Lillard’s social media trade pitch spark some action, or are the Raiders going to stick to their own game plan? We’ll be watching to see if they can get back in the win column!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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