Oakland Raiders and the Quest For 53: Tight Ends

For a team, the tight end has two primary purposes. The first is an extra blocker to keep the quarterback safe and alive. His second purpose is to keep drives alive as an extra man in the field, open downfield for a quick first down.

The Raiders have been blessed in this degree with players such as Dave Casper and Todd Christensen. Today's team has four players looking for a spot or two on the final roster.

The first player to mention is Zach Miller. Miller has been great in the last two years, helping move the chains often, having 100 catches and over 1,000 yards. So far in the preseason he has eight catches and 74 yards. Miller is a lock to make the team, and should be a good asset for the team for years to come.

The second player on the roster is Tony Stewart. T...

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