The Facts: Oakland is open to TE Mychal Rivera, according to ESPN. From Oakland's point of view, second-year man Walford offers much more promise, with ESPN's Adam Caplan reporting that the Raiders want to "expand his role going forward."
Diehards Line:As NFL.com suggests, Rivera isn't likely to generate much interest, but teams needy at the position could do worse. At 25, Rivera has 128 catches for 1,221 yards and nine touchdowns over three seasons. Hardly an imposing blocker, he's a better match for clubs seeking a supporting pass-catcher. Meanwhile, fantasy owners shouldn't overlook the fact that Walford displaced Rivera down the stretch, catching 15 of his 28 passes over the final month of the season. Walford offers tangible size -- he's 6-4 and 254 pounds -- with a solid mix of blocking and receiving skills.