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Our oline might be set for years to come brehs.. Sparano will get the most out of him
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They should have added Cac Brady under a tire
Peyton should be grabbing his neck
I hope so, we got a killa on defense like I wanted and I want him to killa out here.
Raiders had a top 5 draft in the NFL this year.
Our offseason has been pretty much a complete success. I'm more optimistic heading into this season than I've been in years.
I predict an 8-8 season...we'll be in the hunt for the playoffs til week 15. Couple balls bounce our way...couple lucky plays and we might fukk around an snatch a wild card spot.
Our offseason has been pretty much a complete success. I'm more optimistic heading into this season than I've been in years.
I predict an 8-8 season...we'll be in the hunt for the playoffs til week 15. Couple balls bounce our way...couple lucky plays and we might fukk around an snatch a wild card spot.
justin ellis will be nice at nose watch and see
did you watch him in college? i dont know him .
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Yahoo and CBS gave us a draft grade of B-.
i watch a few games when they played pac-12 schools and off the snap he's a hustler. dude would literally get up and run down a running back if he misses the tackle. non of that oh well, wait till next play..
all i'm saying tarver betta have this defense rank in the top 10 this upcoming season, i don't care how hard the schedule is.
Gabe seems like an instant starter . Whats the best arrangment for our oline ?
Kiper Grade:
Oakland Raiders: B+
Top needs: WR, OLB, OT, CB
Needs: B
Value: B+
Summary: Just another smart, sensible draft for the Raiders where they consistently maximized value and hit some clear needs ... wait, did I just write that? In all seriousness, I've certainly taken my shots at some past Raiders' drafts, but I think they've been pretty reasonable, and the franchise really has suffered in recent years due to a lack of top-end talent. But Oakland got better this weekend. They stayed put at No. 5 and got Khalil Mack, who not only offers them an added pass-rusher, but a great deal of versatility. He doesn't have to be a great pass-rusher to be a very good NFL player right away. The Derek Carr pick represents good value, and also a proper situation for a QB to make a big leap in competition from a developmental standpoint. Carr shouldn't start, and doesn't have to with Matt Schaub there. Gabe Jackson is the No. 2 guard in the draft on my board, so he's a value at No. 81. They got a nice D-tackle prospect in Justin Ellis, a block-eater who can help the linebackers move more freely, and Keith McGill is a solid developmental bet given his frame -- he's 6-foot-3 and over 210 pounds. The Raiders added some intrigue late, but this draft should be defined by the balance of talent, planning and immediate help.
2014 draft picks
RdPkPosPlayerCollege
(1)5OLBKhalil MackBuffalo
(2)36QBDerek CarrFresno State
(3)81GGabe JacksonMississippi State
(4)107DTJustin EllisLouisiana Tech
(4)116CBKeith McGillUtah
(7)219CBTravis CarrieOhio
(7)235DEShelby HarrisIllinois State
(7)247SJonathan DowlingWestern Kentucky
Oakland Raiders: B+
Top needs: WR, OLB, OT, CB
Needs: B
Value: B+
Summary: Just another smart, sensible draft for the Raiders where they consistently maximized value and hit some clear needs ... wait, did I just write that? In all seriousness, I've certainly taken my shots at some past Raiders' drafts, but I think they've been pretty reasonable, and the franchise really has suffered in recent years due to a lack of top-end talent. But Oakland got better this weekend. They stayed put at No. 5 and got Khalil Mack, who not only offers them an added pass-rusher, but a great deal of versatility. He doesn't have to be a great pass-rusher to be a very good NFL player right away. The Derek Carr pick represents good value, and also a proper situation for a QB to make a big leap in competition from a developmental standpoint. Carr shouldn't start, and doesn't have to with Matt Schaub there. Gabe Jackson is the No. 2 guard in the draft on my board, so he's a value at No. 81. They got a nice D-tackle prospect in Justin Ellis, a block-eater who can help the linebackers move more freely, and Keith McGill is a solid developmental bet given his frame -- he's 6-foot-3 and over 210 pounds. The Raiders added some intrigue late, but this draft should be defined by the balance of talent, planning and immediate help.
2014 draft picks
RdPkPosPlayerCollege
(1)5OLBKhalil MackBuffalo
(2)36QBDerek CarrFresno State
(3)81GGabe JacksonMississippi State
(4)107DTJustin EllisLouisiana Tech
(4)116CBKeith McGillUtah
(7)219CBTravis CarrieOhio
(7)235DEShelby HarrisIllinois State
(7)247SJonathan DowlingWestern Kentucky