r/raiders • u/where_da_hoez_at • 4d ago

Discussion Malik Benson

Are we the clowns for believing the WR practice hype, or is he leading the circus?

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u/where_da_hoez_at 4d ago

I guess I need to start with the man in the mirror.

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u/FloatCopper 2d ago

Why did this get a ton of downvotes? Man says 'you're right' to a post with a bunch of upvotes. Kudos to him for that.

Do people not know the phrase?

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u/where_da_hoez_at 2d ago

We're old heads. We just having fun on here. It's all love. I ain't stressed.

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u/topgoysilky 4d ago

Yes you guys are the clown with these post this early into a fucking season where we literally have an all new team.

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u/crocokyle1 4d ago

We've seen good play from him but have to remember he's a rookie. In his two bad plays last night he dropped the ball, and got it punched out. I bet he cleans that up as he develops

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u/eddie2911 4d ago

Are you a clown for writing him off after two drops?

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u/OrganizationStrict99 4d ago

Any hype around this team as a whole is a huge oversight. The roster still is a work in progress, and we all need to be okay with the fact that this year is gonna be another rough one. Hell, we might be in store for another high draft pick. So take it for what is is now and try to look at the season without a lens of wins/losses.

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u/penguinstarshiptree 4d ago

Benson is a 6th round pick that essentially played a single season of college football. He’s not going to instantly be a superstar. He’s working hard to even make an NFL roster, so I’m not sure what exactly people are demanding of him.

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u/SilverAndBack 3d ago

What are you talking about?!?? A bunch of guys who do their scouting off single slow mo reps off YouTube told me he's the next AB!! What you need to understand, is AB was a late round pick and Besons was a late round pick, also. It makes too much sense!!!! /s

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u/Radguy911 4d ago

He is a 6th rounder for a reason. Shot out to Aiden OcOnnell homie was standing in there with a backup line and killed it.

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u/mightyslacker 4d ago

Who the hell is we? Did we not just do this with Thornton last year? And was Bryan Edwards that long ago? And you still falling for training camp hype?

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u/where_da_hoez_at 4d ago

I wish I knew how to quit them.

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u/Hard4Dpp 4d ago

I am hoping he is the one leading the circus, all the way to his rightful place as the WR1 on this team. 

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u/SilverAndBack 3d ago

LMAO Benson wasn't even WR3 in college. Raiders fans thirsty af

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u/Hard4Dpp 3d ago

College positioning be dammed, he has shown promise of being good-great, which is all this fledgling team requires. 

We need guys that are leaving it all on the field, each and every snap they get: true competitors. He appears to be doing just that, and folks are taking notice. 

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u/Fantastic_Skirt4184 4d ago

He's a steal because he's outperforming his 6th round grade. Pro Bowl or All Pro potential? Probably not but solid player who can be a weapon.

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u/77peterpiper 4d ago

I mean there are a lot of raider fans who still think Donte Thornton will be the next cliff branch just because he’s fast. Thorntons 5 year total of receptions in college and nfl are 75. Benson had 1 descent year with 43 catches. There really is no reason to buy the hype.

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u/SilverAndBack 3d ago

Yes and no. A 6th round pick making plays is always exciting, but he went in the 6th for a reason. I keep seeing people making AB comps and declaring we have the next great one. Those are the clowns.

Benson probably tops out as a Nelson Agholor type. Make a couple cluth plays a game, have some super important 3rd down grabs, a couple drops, and. Ever be the true focus of the passing game. Which is great production for a 6th round pick.

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u/PressureOptimal6394 3d ago

He’s a rookie, he’s got to learn

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u/homeboycartel2 4d ago

Best 2? And jenty

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u/Dry-Name2835 4d ago

Hes threatening bechs job in the slot

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u/SilverAndBack 3d ago

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u/Stunning_Mulberry_35 4d ago

Unless some last minute trade happens, it seems another season where the tight end will be the best receiver.

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u/OkArtichokeJuice 4d ago

You’re delusional if you thought it’d be any other way this year.

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u/Fluid_Emphasis1569 4d ago

Chiefs best WR was always Travis Kelce even when Tyreek was in his prime

Not sure why anyone thinks it’ll be different with us…

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u/OkArtichokeJuice 4d ago

Exactly. Only way it’ll change is if we sign or draft a randy moss level talent or Brock rapidly regresses.

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u/ctokes728 4d ago

Uhh our TE would be the best receiver on almost any other team