The Facts: The Raiders were content letting Jared Cook leave in free agency despite him being their best receiver last year. Waller’s the main reason why, and he has shown playmaking ability during OTAs. “Would it stunt his growth if Jared was here? Possibly,” OC Greg Olson said. “So now that he has that position, it’s your position, you are the ‘Y’ in certain personnel groupings. We’re going to put you out there on the field and you’re going to play. ... You’re not going to wait and sit behind Jared Cook and have to wait your turn, you have to go now. We’re really pushing him to the limit right now.”

Diehards Line: All indications are Waller has responded well to a golden opportunity to kick-start his career and realize vast potential. Remember, Cook led the team with 68 catches, 896 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns last season and while the team will be banking on their additions at wide receiver making up for much of that production, the tight end position will still have a role. Derek Carrier, Luke Willson, Erik Swoope and fourth-round pick Foster Moreau are also on hand at tight end, but it seems Waller will be getting every chance at being No. 1 come September.