I’m as mystified as anyone that Juron Criner’s NFL career is apparently at an end, stopped after two seasons and just 19 catches for the Oakland Raiders. Criner was a game-breaker, catching 209 passes for 2,859 yards and an Arizona-record 32 touchdowns. One thing about receivers, though, they are in abundance more than at any other position in college and pro football.
Ex-Cat Criner's NFL career over
Former Arizona Wildcat and current Oakland Raiders wide receiver Juron Criner (84) hauls in a pass ahead of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Bradley Fletcher (24) during the fourth quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Oakland Raiders NFL football game on Nov. 3, 2013.
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