After a productive Day 2 of the NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders sought to add more depth and reinforcements yesterday. How did Raider Nation feel about the Day 3 picks?
Raiders general manager Mike Mayock got quarterback Derek Carr an offensive entire arsenal in the first two days. The question was heading into Day 3 how would Mayock follow that up with. Raider Nation had plenty to say in reaction to the bevy of picks on Saturday.
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Raiders Blog: Thoughts on Day 3 of the NFL Draft
The draft got started with a bang as Mayock orchestrated a trade earlier Saturday morning, followed by picks which added to the secondary and offensive line. Day 3 selections were announced throughout the day via the official Raiders Twitter, needless to say, fans are excited.
Instincts and physicality.
With the 139th pick, we have selected CB Amik Robertson from @LATechFB. pic.twitter.com/82b4PJfn0h
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 25, 2020
Here to fortify the line.
With the 109th pick, we have selected G John Simpson from (you guessed it) @ClemsonFB. pic.twitter.com/zgPxSgo72b
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 25, 2020
Mayock’s trend of selecting Clemson players continued with the selection of guard John Simpson. The offensive line was one of the Raiders’ biggest strengths last year but adding another guard never hurts. Obviously Simpson brings championship pedigree so it only adds to the culture Mayock’s building in Vegas. Fans for their part were enthusiastic, and who can blame them with the Raiders adding to their biggest strength.
welcome bro!!! #RAIDERS pic.twitter.com/S3FKODSyMS
— Raiders Nation Mty (@RaiderNationMty) April 25, 2020
#RAIDERNATION pic.twitter.com/af1t3tBQEA
— NutsJohnson (@nutsjohnson) April 25, 2020
Team Gets Another CB
The Raiders got defensive coordinator Paul Guenther more reinforcements on Day 3, this time in the form of cornerback Amik Robertson. The two time All-American defensive back was quick to express his excitement on Twitter today.
@Raiders this was no mistake. I got a point to prove. 🕰
— Amik Robertson (@_YoungTruth7) April 25, 2020
Robertson’s demeanor and attitude will be welcomed by Raider Nation after all the team does have something to prove in their first season in Vegas. The response to Robertson’s Tweet was we would expect, fans welcoming him with open arms to Raider Nation. Even future teammate and current star running back Josh Jacobs welcome Robertson as the camaraderie is already underway.
Welcome to the family
— Josh Jacobs (@iAM_JoshJacobs) April 25, 2020
Man I’m so fuckin hyped!!!! pic.twitter.com/IdOmpBszgW
— Adrian_1105 (@Adrian_11055) April 25, 2020
What do you think readers? How do you feel about these Day 3 selections? Let us know in the comments section below!
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