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New York Giants: Top Five Landing Spots for Victor Cruz

By John Franklin

Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass while being defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (46) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants defeated the Saints 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) catches a pass while being defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (46) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants defeated the Saints 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Giants: Top Five Landing Spots for Victor Cruz
Dec 24, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (33) celebrates with fans after scoring on a 22-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during a NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Oakland Raiders

The Raiders are a budding organization with a lot of young talent, and Cruz could be the wide receiver compliment they need to get atop the AFC. The Raiders are a complete team with a top defense, a dynamic running game, and a legitimate MVP candidate in Derek Carr.

Carr was exceptional this season and showed that he could lead a team to the playoffs. He had a highly talented group of receivers including Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree, and with the addition of Cruz, they would be a force in the AFC west.

Cruz would live nicely as a member of the Raiders. He would have a low snap count, he would live in the slot, and he would have a great shot at putting another Lombardi Trophy on his shelf.

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In a perfect world, Cruz would go to Oakland and have a great end to his career. He would have a great chance at ending his career on top, and he would be playing in a growing market. Cruz would also help the receiving corps in Oakland grow into an elite group. His veteran abilities would also help Carr mature into a sustainable top quarterback in the league.

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