When general manager Reggie McKenzie chose Jihad Ward in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, most agreed he was a developmental project coming out of the University of Illinois. However, as evident from the constant outcry on social media it would be easy to forget that fact as Ward has yet to demonstrate he was worth that pick hence why many aren’t exactly celebrating in the streets as Ward returns to the team.
Mack’s worth more than that, but at this point and since negotiations toward a new deal have not started, it’s uncertain how much money he’s going to demand; contract talks can take two different turns: One where he becomes one of the highest-paid overall players in the NFL or a more modest one in which he gets millions but leaves money on the table in order to help the Raiders manage their salary cap. At this point, both scenarios are equally possible as he has performed at an elite level.
New Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch was assigned the iconic number “24”, which was once worn by retired Raider and All-Pro Charles Woodson when he became a member of the team. But just how meaningful is that number in the grand scope of things?
Thomas played safety for the Sooners and was a three-year starter and team captain displaying both talent and leadership qualities. Moreover, he finished his career with 174 total tackles, 79 assists, and four interceptions. He also was an All-Big 12 pick his junior season and an honorable mention the following year.
El pasado Jueves, los Raiders de Oakland seleccionaron al esquinero Gareon Conley en un esfuerzo por reforzar su defensiva. El dÃa de ayer, redoblaron su filosofÃa al seleccionar al esquinero Obi Melifonwu en el segundo round del NFL Draft y al tackle defensivo Eddie Vanderdoes en el tercero.
Gareon Conley fue seleccionado la noche de ayer por los Raider de Oakland en el NFL Draft del 2017. Una selección no esperada, Conley tiene el potencial para contribuir y ayudar a la defensiva secundaria de los Raiders.
Sashi Brown of the Cleveland Browns has worked really hard to put his draft board together.
Los Raiders han tenido una buena agencia libre, la cual les ha servido para llenar huecos, principalmente del lado ofensivo.
The Oakland Raiders weren’t very active during free-agency this current offseason as they let free agents such as running back Latavius Murray and tight end Mychal Rivera, a Souther California native, sign with the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars respectively.Â
