The Raider Ramble

Raiders GM John Spytek sounds measured, calculated, and convincing—but that calm, reasonable approach might be exactly what makes his long-term vision so dangerous.

The Raiders have 10 picks, a No. 1 overall, and no more excuses. This is how they build—or blow—their best shot at a real rebuild.

Let's get you caught up on all of the recent Raiders musings, including a closer look at Jon Gruden, an OBJ flyer, and more draft talk.

The Las Vegas Raiders are betting Kirk Cousins buys Fernando Mendoza time. The real question isn’t whether the plan is patient—it’s whether patience is the right philosophy at all. Raiders general manager John Spytek deserves credit for constructing a coherent…