In my final 2023 mock draft for the Raiders, I tabbed Byron Young to Vegas… albeit 30 picks later than he was actually taken. Did general manager Dave Ziegler reach? Or does Young warrant such a premium Day 2 selection? Grading 2023 Raiders NFL Draft Class: Byron Young A Reach At No. 70? To determine […]
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The opening day of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and defensive lineman Tyree Wilson is the newest addition to the Las Vegas Raiders. At No. 7 overall, general manager Dave Ziegler opted to add the powerful, versatile pass rusher out of Texas Tech. Raiders Add Defensive Firepower At No. 7 Overall With
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The Raiders’ front office has held its cards close to the vest throughout the 2023 NFL Draft process. While general manager Dave Ziegler has preached patience and asset-building, there is a feeling that Vegas could make a minor move up the board if C.J. Stroud is available after the first two picks. In this 7-Round
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The 2023 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and Raider Nation is overwhelmed with anxiety and excitement for the team’s draft plans. Vegas is set to have four selections within the first 100 picks, giving general manager Dave Ziegler a prime opportunity to reshape the roster in his image. This overture began earlier
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The 2023 NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, and it is still uncertain which path the Raiders will take at No. 7 overall. With the signings of Jimmy Garoppolo and Brian Hoyer, it would likely take a draft-day tumble from Bryce Young or CJ Stroud for Vegas to dip into the quarterback pool.
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As we get closer to the NFL Draft on April 27, the front office approach in Vegas becomes clearer and clearer. This is not a retool or a rebuild, it is somewhere in between. The Raiders signed multiple players through free agency capable of competing for starting reps in 2023, along with new QB1 Jimmy
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Free agency did little to excite the passionate fanbase of the Las Vegas Raiders, but one thing it has accomplished is painting a clearer picture of what to expect in the NFL Draft. Jimmy Garoppolo likely takes the team out of a trade up the board, but it shouldn’t remove them from considering a signal-caller
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Raider Nation, let’s all take a collective breath and regroup after an insane start to the offseason. Okay, better now? No? Well, take another breath and scroll through our latest 7-round Raiders mock draft; I’ll try to fix things! The Raiders agreed to terms with polarizing signal-caller Jimmy Garoppolo, inking him to a team-friendly deal
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The Raiders could find themselves on the outside looking in with this quarterback class in the 2023 NFL Draft. At No. 7 overall and following a massive trade-up from the Panthers, a small move up the board is likely necessary if Vegas wants a rookie signal-caller. Given the current state of the roster, is it
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Georgia’s Nolan Smith challenged Northwestern’s Adetomiwa Adebawore for the best performance of day one at the NFL Combine. Smith recorded a 40-yard dash time (4.39s) faster than most players in the 2023 NFL Draft — regardless of position. Nolan Smith Sets NFL Combine Ablaze On top of that, Smith jumped 41.5 inches in the vertical
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