The first-round pick for the Las Vegas Raiders this year should indeed be used to get a quarterback. Whether it’s trading for Aaron Rodgers or trading up in the draft, it’s what this team desperately needs right now. With the early second-round pick in Las Vegas, Dawand Jones would be an excellent pairing in Josh …
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With the Las Vegas Raiders‘ second and third-round picks, it would be worthwhile to consider a linebacker. While it is an evident need, the Silver and Black were among the worst tackling teams in 2022. Per Pro Football Reference, they missed 69 tackles in 2022; that averages out to roughly four a game. They also …
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While the Las Vegas Raiders have fantastic top-end talent scattered across the roster, there are a lot of holes to fill this offseason. One position that could use an upgrade is cornerback. Only a couple of young players stand out in this secondary. An athletic, lengthy corner like Deonte Banks would seamlessly improve this unit. …
The Las Vegas Raiders are in a prime position to get two players of top-40 caliber, and defense should be the primary target in round two. One position that needs to receive more discussion for the second-round pick is the interior defensive line. Andrew Billings is underrated, but beyond that, the play in the middle …
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This draft class is loaded with good EDGE defenders, and with an early second-rounder, Will McDonald IV is a guy to watch for. Following the senior bowl, where he was dominant, he gained a lot of hype and received talk about going in the first. Because there are so many good EDGEs, a talented player …
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After a disappointing year for Patrick Graham’s defense in Las Vegas, it’s worth discussing which defensive prospect would be a good fit with the seventh overall selection. After the Las Vegas Raiders’ corners gave up more than 2,000 yards as a group (per Pro Football Focus), upgrading would do wonders for this team. Let’s discuss …
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Tyree Wilson is one of the most highly viewed prospects this year, and he brings a lot of intriguing qualities. With the Las Vegas Raiders picking at number seven, they’ll likely go EDGE in the draft if a veteran quarterback is signed. With many great EDGEs in this year’s class, it’s worth discussing which is …
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Depending on whether a veteran signs with the Las Vegas Raiders, there are many options with this upcoming draft. EDGE will be one of those options, as Chandler Jones had quite an underwhelming season. If Las Vegas acquires a veteran, the subsequent extensive discussion will be about which non-QB the seventh pick should be. Here, …
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It has become blatantly apparent that the Las Vegas Raiders organization is moving on from Derek Carr. The big question is whether or not his replacement will be a draft prospect or a veteran like Tom Brady. Here, we give a comprehensive scouting report on C.J. Stroud and see if he is the ideal guy …
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