Oakland Raiders: 6 Questions That Need Answers Ahead of the Draft

Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Kevin White catches a pass during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

If they Go With a Receiver, Will It Be Cooper or White?

Assuming that Del Rio and McKenzie are just blowing smoke with all of their talk about a defensive end, and they really are planning to target a wide receiver in the first round, the next question that must be answered is – will it be Cooper or White?

Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper catches a pass during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

There seems to be a clear divide among Raider fans as to who would be a better fit. Both receivers are tremendous athletes, have the ability to be that elusive true number one, and come equipped with their own skill set and strengths.

While Cooper is lightning and runs incredibly polished routes, White is better at going up and getting the jump balls. White is a couple of inches taller, is slightly heavier, has incredible body control, and has some better measurable attributes, but White has better intangibles, is more disciplined, and does a better job of making defenders miss in space.

Most of the scouts see Cooper as the better, more polished option for the Raiders at four, but White has made a powerful case for himself as well.

At this point, it’s a coin flip.

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