
The Facts: An Edwards highlight catch is becoming more routine by the day in Raiders camp. Wednesday was no exception. He and quarterback Derek Carr hooked up on a couple of deep balls in which Edwards showed off the size, athletic ability, strength and ball skills to go up and over defenders to come down with a tough catch. Edwards' work thus far has led teammates and coaches to come up with some lofty comparisons, with Carr referencing Davante Adams and HC Jon Gruden recently comparing Edwards to Hall of Famer Terrell Owens.
Diehards Line:That type of praise certainly raises eyebrows, especially with Edwards coming off an injury-riddled rookie season in which he caught just 11 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown. Nevertheless, from a physical standpoint, Edwards certainly profiles as an Owens- or Adams-type weapon. "Anytime you can get compared to a guy like that, I feel like it's a huge honor," Edwards said. "I'm just trying to come here and work every day no matter what's said about me. Just come in here and be the same guy and make as many plays as I can." Beyond that, Review Journal staffer Vinny Bonsignore reports Carr is growing more comfortable looking Edwards' way. With tight end Darren Waller sitting out the last two days of practice, that connection has only grown.