Let’s examine another one of the Raiders’ draft picks; this time, it’s Christopher Smith II, who hails from the Georgia championship team.
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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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Heading into this year’s offseason, Raider Nation wanted nothing more than to see the Silver and Black revamp their defense – and for good reason. During the team’s ’22 season, the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense surrendered the fifth-most yards, seventh-most points and sixth-most first-downs. The lack of playmakers was evident as Patrick Graham‘s defense totaled
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An impressive NFL draft was the start Dave Ziegler’s regime needed to begin the next phase of the offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders’ front office executed their plan well, securing draft prospects that fill holes on the roster. Tyree Wilson and Byron Young are expected to improve Patrick Graham’s defense but will require time to
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Since the start of the offseason, Raider Nation has pounded the table for a cornerback. Illinois’ Devon Witherspoon became a fan-favorite, and with the Raiders holding the seventh-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the pairing seemed like a real possibility. Even general manager Dave Ziegler held Witherspoon in high regard, as NBC’s Peter King
Now that the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone, only one thing remains: digesting how it made you feel. How does one rank the draft without giving it grades? It is impossible to grade a draft without seeing at least three years of play. So, let’s take a look and breakdown just what exactly
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Improving during the offseason is the primary focus for franchises around the NFL. A productive draft last weekend helped the Las Vegas Raiders acquire foundational players that will lead to success. Tyree Wilson and Bryon Young showed promise throughout their collegiate careers, requiring first- and third-round capital. On the other hand, Michael Mayer was a
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The Las Vegas Raiders made a strong choice in the first round, selecting Texas Tech defensive end Tyree Wilson. Wilson was described by CBS Sports analyst Chris Simms as having “superstar potential,” similar to Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. After such a strong pick in the first round, Raiders fans were hopeful that they
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Dave Ziegler made a pick in every round and brought nine neophytes into the Las Vegas Raiders locker room. The Silver and Black’s general manager stuck true to his board and went with his best player available (BPA) and added young talent to a roster in dire need of it.
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With the 2023 NFL Draft over, Raiders GM Dave Ziegler spoke highly of his new quarterback, Aidan O’Connell, and what led to this pick.
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