Crabtree is expected to start for the Raiders this season, ESPN.com reports. This was generally assumed when Crabtree signed with Oakland last month, but James Jones' release effectively cemented Crabtree into a starting role alongside first-round pick Amari Cooper. Crabtree disappointed in his final year with San Francisco, averaging a career-low 10.3 yards per reception with four touchdowns, forcing him to settle for a one-year, "prove it" deal this offseason.