Who would Raiders trade to get into Round 1?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 at 7:29 am in Oakland Raiders.
Chances are the NFL will continue non-business as usual and there will be no trading of players for purposes of maneuvering in tonight’s first round of the NFL draft.
League spokesman Greg Aiello said teams will proceed as they have been until further notice.
But what if the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals rules against the NFL at some point today and suddenly teams are free to deal?
The Raiders don’t pick until No. 48 this year, in the middle of the second round, as a reward for their rise to mediocrity and an 8-8 record. Picking that late will make it more difficult to trade back into the first round, as opposed to past years when their second-round pick was something approximating a selection in the late first.
We won’t know until tonight how conservative teams are going to in acquiring picks for drafts in future years when there is a even a slight chance they could be eliminated because of anti-trust concerns. No sense in trading for a future lottery ticket if it can’t be cashed.
(Honestly, with both the players and owners wanting to continue the draft, and being the attraction that it is, I have a hard time envisioning it going away. But you never know how a team will react to when it’s not set in stone).
If the Raiders (and everyone else) were free to trade to get into Round 1, who would be on the block?
First, eliminate anyone not under contract.
That list would include, most notably, Michael Bush, Zach Miller, Nnamdi Asomugha, Samson Satele and Robert Gallery.
Kamerion Wimbley has signed his franchise tender, but don’t expect teams to come calling with his mammoth $11 exclusive franchise figure. Other huge deals unlikely to draw interest would be defensive tackles Richard Seymour and Tommy Kelly cornerback Stanford Routt, running back Darren McFadden, and wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey. Unless Al Davis is truly peeved at Shane Lechler for his criticism of the Tom Cable firing, he’s sticking around as well. As is place kicker Sebastian Janikowski.
The players of real value in terms of reasonable contracts and potential future production are the core of the youth movement which has helped put the franchise back on its feet in terms of won-loss record.
The offers would likely come for the following players: wide receivers Louis Murphy and Jacoby Ford, middle linebacker Rolando McClain, left tackle Jared Veldheer, defensive linemen Matt Shaughnessy, Lemarr Houston and Trevor Scott (although he’s rehabbing an ACL) and safety Tyvon Branch.
All are relative bargains in terms of acquired salary in a future where the cap status is uncertain and have demonstrated promise.
Do you deal the players you already know to draft one that you don’t?
Again, the “trading players” scenario is unlikely at this point, but the thought of it is worth killing some time until 5 p.m.
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April 28th, 2011 at 7:35 am
Anybody else see this article: http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/26757/does-oakland-have-another-cb-option ?
I tried to make it to the chat yesterday to ask Jerry what he thought about it, but missed it.
April 28th, 2011 at 7:47 am
Wouldn’t mind Jenkins, as long as he can lay off the herb during the season.
DraftCountdown.com has us taking Mallett in the 2nd, and Stefen Wiz in the 3rd.
Wiz would be fine.
Mallett cares more about “thuggin’ it” than about actually being a QB. In other words, a thin white JaMarcus. Pass.
April 28th, 2011 at 7:48 am
Cooper Carlisle might get about the same value as Kirk did last year.
Package a mid 5th and Carlisle to the Seahawks, to move up to the late 4th round.
Basically about 20 draft slots in the mid rounds.
April 28th, 2011 at 7:55 am
Trade Jon Condo!
April 28th, 2011 at 7:56 am
Here’s my annual draft predictions:
-Raiders will take a QB in one of it’s first two picks.
-If the Raiders trade up, it will be for a DB or QB. They will not trade up for an O-lineman.
-No defensive lineman will be drafted
-Andy Dalton will get picked ahead of Jake Locker
-Ryan Mallet will not get picked in the top 50
-Pats will use #17 on Mark Ingram and than trade out of #28
-Wiz 2.0 will be there when we draft in the 2nd, and may last until the 3rd round, but not where we pick in the 3rd.
-Casey Matthews will be there when we pick in the 3rd, and Al Davis won’t even have him on his draft board (Too small and slow)
-We will take Byron Bell (OT, UNM) in either the 6th or 7th round
-Ryan Williams and Leonard Hankerson will be 2nd round steals by whoever drafts them.
-Nate Solder will get picked by the Colts; and be a massive bust
That’s enough for now…..
April 28th, 2011 at 8:00 am
While I’d love us to have Casey Matthews, it won’t happen. LB is just not a position of need. No reason to take one when there will still be help available for the OL and Secondary, and/or a good developmental QB.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:03 am
Casey Matthews will be a solid player, but nothing special IMO. He doesn’t have near the talent that Clay has and is smaller.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:03 am
Jerry said yesterday in his chat we will not take any LB’s that are 5′11.
Casey Matthews at 5′11, 230 and a pedestrian 4.8 forty, would probably not get Al’s attention even in the 6th round.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:04 am
Been watching Mallett here in Arkansas for the last 3 years, the kid is the real deal, don’t believe the negative hype. That said, if we took him, he would make us all go crazy with amazingly great then horrible play.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:09 am
I think we need to find a way to get Colin Kaepernick. This guy is the real deal.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:09 am
@BloodRaider
Another Arkansan on this blog? WTF?
April 28th, 2011 at 8:09 am
Mallett is going to get beat to a pulp in the NFL.
Big tall guy will be a big target in the pocket, and with his lack of athleticism or build (dude seems very skinny), he will get knocked around and eventually out of the league in a handful of years, IMO.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:11 am
@10
I’m inclined to agree if he’s there at #48, but we need to get a steal for the Oline in the third if we do.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:13 am
RedneckRaider (The Real MaddenRaider-Hater; Seriously, I Hate That Guy…) Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 7:35 am
Anybody else see this article: http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/26757/does-oakland-have-another-cb-option ?
I tried to make it to the chat yesterday to ask Jerry what he thought about it, but missed it.
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tl;dr version:
Instead of trading our 2nd, next years 1st, and a late rounder to trade up and get a 1st for a CB this year (smith?), wait for the supplemental draft, use a first rounder on Janoris Jenkins and lose our 2012 1st rounder only.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:15 am
I was thinking about Jenkins the instant i saw that he got dismissed…i just hopes that he last until the 3rd round of the supplemental draft cuz i dont want to give up a second or a first for him, though he could be worth it. SD only gave up a 3rd for Paul Oliver and teams were high on him when he entered the supplemental draft.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:17 am
I’m not 100% clear on how the supplemental draft bidding process works, but from what I do understand, I wouldn’t be opposed to using a 1st on him, and a 2nd would make me thrilled.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:19 am
@RedneckRaider
the nation is everywhere.
Woo Pig
April 28th, 2011 at 8:19 am
Who is the last above average player to come from the Sup draft?
We always hear about these guys leading up to it, than nothing really after that. Jamal Williams ten years ago would probably be the best one of late.
4 of the last 5 first round picks from the Sup draft are Bosworth, RB Bobby Humphrey, and QB’s Dave Brown and Tim Rosenbaugh. YIKES!!!
No way to give up a 1st round pick for a guy who can’t stay in line AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA!!!
It’s not like it is Harvard, they let you get away with quite a bit in Gainesville if you can ball.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:22 am
@JustFireBaby
I’m again honestly not all that familiar with the supplemental draft as I said before. But the linked article claims he was the potential #1 rated CB for 2012 and top 11 pick had he entered the draft in 2011
April 28th, 2011 at 8:25 am
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN530mre3D4
1:02 is why i like him a lot as an NFL corner, Nate Clements like
April 28th, 2011 at 8:26 am
I say forget the 1st round try to get 2 second round picks instead.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:26 am
If we trade into the 1st round I think we take Kaepernick.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:31 am
I dont want us to trade into the first, maybe trade up in the 2nd to get a slipping player or a QB they really like a lot to develop after JCampbell.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:31 am
Chances are the NFL will continue non-business as usual
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I’m so tired of this, Let’s get free agency started already.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:35 am
There is no way I trade up that far in the first round and loose additional picks. This is a weak draft and it is slim on bllue chip players. Don’t get caught up in the hype. We are right there at 8-8 last year. Our team is gaining confidence and we had a very smart draft last year. We need and olineman first and a good one will be available at 48.
Lastly, be smart Al and sign Nnamdi back. There is no one in the draft that has his proven talent. We would be given someone in the league our best player for what? NOTHING.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:36 am
If we are dumb enough to trade into the first round we better risk at on a QB prospect or Corner.
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22.El Tato Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 8:26 am
If we trade into the 1st round I think we take Kaepernick.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:37 am
i like Kaepernick a lot and think he will be a really good player in this league. He has all of the physical attributes and intangibles to succeed. Has a strong arm, has displayed touch and accuracy, good athleticism, is a great leader, and is super hard worker “gym rat” type. His cons are that he came from non-pro offense,but the pistol is closer to a pro style offense than the spread that Gabbert played in (and still only managed to throw for 16 tds!!!). Another con is that he has a 3/4 side arm release, but Phillip Rivers has a funky release as well and both of these guys can throw the deep ball very well.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:40 am
El Tato — LMAO!!!! You may be right!
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=6530&line=203429&spln=1
April 28th, 2011 at 8:40 am
Kaepernick reminds me Roethlisberger, but you never know until you see them on the field.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:45 am
If we pass on an opportunity to take Colin Kaepernick,
we’ll be kicking ourselves for years. Come on Al, pull the trigger, get a deal done!
April 28th, 2011 at 8:47 am
My mock (not much has changed in a month):
2nd (or trade up) – Colin Kapernick, QB
3rd – Ben Ijalana, T
4th – Demarius Moore, WR
5th – Justin Rogers, DB/KR
6th – Byron Bell, OT
7th – Adrian Moten, OLB
April 28th, 2011 at 8:49 am
I predicted both the DHB and RoMac picks, a good 4-5 months in advance the last two years.
Not as early on the draw this year, but I have been saying we will trade up for Kappy for close to 2 months now.
About to bring it to 3 years in a row!!!
April 28th, 2011 at 8:50 am
Stay put and take the best O-lineman available. We need some fat smelly ugly M-F’ers on the front line. The only guy worth trading up for to me is Patrick Peterson and he’ll be gone by the 5th pick latest. We don’t need to fork out another super contract,, if we do then just give it to Naamdi.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:51 am
I predicted 4-5 months ago Al Davis would get into the 1st round. I sure hope I’m wrong.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:51 am
After all Al went through with Russell in the frist round do you really think Al goes after another QB in the first round? I know this kid is upose to be a saint and all but man first round QBs are tough on the wallet even when you have a wallet as big as Al’s.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:54 am
Casey Matthews ILB Oregon
6′-1″ 232 40/4.78
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Ray Lewis
6′-1″ 250 40/?
Ray had alot to prove…people (scouts) saying he was too short for his position….look at him now!
April 28th, 2011 at 8:55 am
I am with Pretty Rick we need to get some o-lineman to protect a QB like Kaepernick. At least he has the speed to get out the pocket and run for his life.
If we take Mallet who I have a feeling will not be there at #48 he will be a sitting duck. Outside of his mobility I just question if the guy can fill presure well. OSU’s defense crushed the guy!
April 28th, 2011 at 8:56 am
Also fogot Mallet gave that bowl game away uaginst OSU under stress. Worse QB read all year.
April 28th, 2011 at 8:59 am
Vegas, Ijalana won’t be there in the 3rd…..I thought you were in Vegas?
April 28th, 2011 at 9:02 am
Davis isn’t drafting a QB, no way no how. Campbell is his Plunkett and he can still taste the disappointment that was Russell.
If he moves up into the first round, it’s for a corner.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:04 am
What a Qb does in college is rarely relates to what he can accomplish in the NFL.
I think taking any Qb is a crap shoot anymore.
Kim Newton will be the next Jamarcus Russell IMO
April 28th, 2011 at 9:04 am
Jimmy Smith flunked three drug tests at Colorado, and he told at least one club that one of the three was for misusing codeine.
Nnnoooooo….not CODEINE!!!!!!
Al, don’t waste your time with this guy!
April 28th, 2011 at 9:05 am
I don’t understood the emphasis on a LB’s height. WR, QB, DL I can understand but a LB? WTF does it matter if he’s 6′0″ or 6′3″?
April 28th, 2011 at 9:05 am
Carl Weathers
You are exactly 100% correct if he moves up its for a corner.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:08 am
Teeth & Red
Kaepernick in the 2nd round & Florida’s Gilbert in the 3rd round, this would give us a legit future QB and a solid right tackle for years to come.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:10 am
i’d take clay’s lil bro if we can get him with later round pick but i’d have to say our first 3 picks are Qb,CB,OL and not in that order just areas of need
April 28th, 2011 at 9:11 am
Just fire baby….show me the data that you predicted dhb would be our pick! The archives are right there. I’ll be waiting.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:11 am
@45
I’m inclined to agree, although I’ve seen mocks putting Gilbert into the 4th as well.
1- Kaeper
2- Wiz
3- Gilbert
Supplemental – Jenkins
..drool..
April 28th, 2011 at 9:11 am
sounds good #45
April 28th, 2011 at 9:12 am
Kool I agree with you, [egads I might have to turn in my republican card...lol]; I really hope AL does not trade up into the first round.
I’m okay with the Raiders giving up a 5th or 6th to move up a few spots in the 2nd round.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:13 am
jenkins looks good! would be nice to get him in sup draft, but i have feeling Kaepernick is gone by the time we pick!!!
April 28th, 2011 at 9:13 am
Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:11 am
@45
I’m inclined to agree, although I’ve seen mocks putting Gilbert into the 4th as well.
2- Kaeper
3- Wiz
4- Gilbert
Supplemental – Jenkins
..drool..
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Corrected
April 28th, 2011 at 9:14 am
If we don’t take Kaepernick i think we should look at some QB’s later on….the guys I like are:
Tyrod Taylor: gets absolutely no love and isnt even being considered as a QB by most teams. Has a good arm and nice intagibles. Was really productive against top notch competition and was a team leader
Jerrod Johnson: Had an incredible 2009 season and a terrible 2010, mostly due to off season nshoulder surgery. He was being graded out as a 2nd round pick by most coming into last season. Has a good arm, great size at 6′5″ 248lbs, and nice mobility. Had a bad combine but impressed at his pro day. Is used to taking snaps from under center, though footwork and mechanics still need polishing.
Nathan Enderle: Great size 6′4″ 240lbs, great arm, 4 year starter with a lot of experience, played from under center. Extreme lack of touch and accuracy, completion percentage was only 56.7%, doesnt throw a catchable ball
Joshua Portis: Highly recruited out of High School and ended up a Florida. Went from Florida, to Maryland, to California (PA) for reasons uknown. Has great athleticism, a good arm, and threw for 69td’s to 16int’s over his last 2 years. Cousin of Clinton Portis and could move to receiver if need be
April 28th, 2011 at 9:15 am
we can only hope thats the way it happens but sounds to good to be true
April 28th, 2011 at 9:15 am
Red, Raiders would get an A+ grade if we got Wisniewski in the 3rd round, even if we had to move up from #81 or move back from #48.
That would make my weekend.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:15 am
RaiderRetribution Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:08 am
Teeth & Red
Kaepernick in the 2nd round & Florida’s Gilbert in the 3rd round, this would give us a legit future QB and a solid right tackle for years to come.
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Agree about Gilbert but…how about Jah Reid who is below the radar!
He’ll be there around 4?
April 28th, 2011 at 9:16 am
Trade Eugene!!!
April 28th, 2011 at 9:18 am
for Saturday, I would like to see the Raiders draft Gilbert, Matthews, or Pettis in the 4th, Keo or Skrine in the 5th, QB Taylor or Devlin in the sixth.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am
r8eray Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 8:59 am
Vegas, Ijalana won’t be there in the 3rd…..I thought you were in Vegas?
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I leave this evening.
Wife’s already there firing!!!
(No Ijalana in the 3rd??? Bummer)
April 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Severeraiderz Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:14 am
If we don’t take Kaepernick i think we should look at some QB’s later on….the guys I like are:
Tyrod Taylor: gets absolutely no love and isnt even being considered as a QB by most teams. Has a good arm and nice intagibles. Was really productive against top notch competition and was a team leader
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Didn’t get to watch any of his games but did see alot of highlights….I like the kid, he’s got heart and talent!
Some teams have him as a WR/WildCatQB…didn’t he beat Vick’s Records @ VT?
April 28th, 2011 at 9:22 am
From memory, here are the Raiders QB’s drafted in the last 30 years…
JaWorthless
Walter
Tui
Hobert(?)
Surfing stoner (can’t remember his name)
Wilson
There’s probably a couple more but it doesn’t matter what their names are. Davis has ZERO success drafting QB’s.
If he were to pick one it would probably be Mallett, I think he’ll be a bust.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:23 am
R8eray Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 8:54 am
Casey Matthews ILB Oregon
6′-1″ 232 40/4.78
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Ray Lewis
6′-1″ 250 40/?
Ray had alot to prove…people (scouts) saying he was too short for his position….look at him now!
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Ray Lewis was dominant a=from a school that has put ou some of the best defensive players to ever play the game over the last 2 decades. Similarities in size dont equate similarities in heart, desire, toughness, leadership, and will; Ray Lewis is unmatched in all of these categories. On Pro Bowl teams with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, it is Ray Lewis who the players follow. BTW Ray Lewis ran a 4.58
April 28th, 2011 at 9:25 am
Shark,
Just ask around.
I got in many a battles with Rockstar, SnB and JHill about the need for a WR in that draft.
I always said it would be a WR, either Crabs or DHB. When Crabs hurt his foot and didn’t run the 40, the decision was made.
(But I am checking the archives…….)
April 28th, 2011 at 9:26 am
which draft board have all of you been using mostly, espn’s, nfl.com’s, yahoo’s, tsn’s, other?
I find myself using the Sporting News most often, especially when one you mentions someone like Jah Reid, and I need to look him up.
TSN had Jimmy Smith rated in the top 15, only one I saw that had him that high.
funny how all these different sites have a different top 5, they all agree that Patrick Peterson is the best player/athlete and most dominate at his position, but none have rated as the #1 player to be drafted.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:27 am
for the facewbook.com/budlight draft challenge for 10 million dollars I selected Newton 1st, Peterson 2nd afte that I do not remember.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:29 am
No draft next year?
Andrew Luck is a Raider, Al will break out [or is that into] the bank, cut half the team to sign him as a FA!
April 28th, 2011 at 9:29 am
Severeraiderz Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:23 am
R8eray Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 8:54 am
Casey Matthews ILB Oregon
6′-1″ 232 40/4.78
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Ray Lewis
6′-1″ 250 40/?
Ray had alot to prove…people (scouts) saying he was too short for his position….look at him now!
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Ray Lewis was dominant a=from a school that has put ou some of the best defensive players to ever play the game over the last 2 decades. Similarities in size dont equate similarities in heart, desire, toughness, leadership, and will; Ray Lewis is unmatched in all of these categories. On Pro Bowl teams with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, it is Ray Lewis who the players follow. BTW Ray Lewis ran a 4.58
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Sevrere, I’m just trying to make a case for Matthews…thats all. I’m not sayin take him in the 1st!
Like the kid… kinda reminds me of Clay Matthews…now wouldn’t that be nice?
April 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am
funny how every time a college QB runs a lot people think he will be a good pro.
Not the case!
Tyrod Taylor is not even on most draft boards for a reason.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:31 am
65.RaiderRetribution Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:27 am
for the facewbook.com/budlight draft challenge for 10 million dollars I selected Newton 1st, Peterson 2nd afte that I do not remember.
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I may have to join facebook…
April 28th, 2011 at 9:33 am
PFT: Ryan Leaf looks back on the draft: I should have stayed in school!
I wonder what JaMarcus is saying?
April 28th, 2011 at 9:33 am
vegas raider Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
While we’re at it throw in my updated mock:
1-Crabtree or DHB / if gone than Raji
2-Brace DT or Michael Johnson DE / if Raji 1st than H Nicks or Louis Murphy
3- Worrell Williams or Vaughn SS
4- Best O-line guy
6- Frank Summers – FB UNLV, Oakland native
7- fastest guy left
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Not bad there……even also threw out Lou Murphy (in the 2nd though).
Ron Brace in the 2nd round would have been a disaster and whatever happened to Worrel Williams??
April 28th, 2011 at 9:34 am
Matthews played middle linebacker at Oregen. Not enough speed to play outside. Would like to grad the kid from Florida in the supplemental draft. How about the WR from ND who also got the boot?
April 28th, 2011 at 9:36 am
The question isn’t “Is this the best QB draft class?” the question is “Is this the most QB needed draft?”
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Blackhole,
the answer is still NO!
are Newton, Gabbert & Locker locks to be better than Palmer, Young or McNabb ???
yeah friggin right. thats a joke right there man.
I’ll give you Russell, Quinn & Edwards. Maybe even Derek Anderson, Jimmy Clausen or Tarvaris Jackson
Ryan Fitzpatrick & Kevin Kolb will be better than ANY QB drafted this year for any team that wants to make the playoffs in the next 3 seasons …
April 28th, 2011 at 9:37 am
What is the best site for football? I can’t stand nfl.com, it seems so slow compared to every other website and often has mistakes or broken links.
April 28th, 2011 at 9:38 am
RedneckRaider (The Real MaddenRaider-Hater; Seriously, I Hate That Guy…) Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:11 am
@45
I’m inclined to agree, although I’ve seen mocks putting Gilbert into the 4th as well.
1- Kaeper
2- Wiz
3- Gilbert
Supplemental – Jenkins
..drool..
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If this scenario played out i might bust a nut in my pants lol,,,,Gilbert is my favorite OL in this draft. Also if we could get Byron Bell, another cb like Shareece Wright or Rashad Carmichael, and a WR like Pettis or Toliver late, that would make my day
April 28th, 2011 at 9:40 am
The Top 47 picks will be:
CB Patrick Peterson
LB Von Miller
DT Marcell Dareus
WR A.J. Green
DE Robert Quinn
CB Prince Amukamara
DT Nick Fairley
WR Julio Jones
QB Blaine Gabbert
OT Tyron Smith
QB Cam Newton
DE Cameron Jordan
RB Mark Ingram
DE J.J. Watt
DE Ryan Kerrigan
OT Anthony Castonzo
DE Da’Quan Bowers
DT Corey Liuget
DE Aldon Smith
OG Mike Pouncey
OT Gabe Carimi
DE Adrian Clayborn
OT Nate Solder
QB Jake Locker
OT Derek Sherrod
DE Cameron Heyward
LB Akeem Ayers
DT Phil Taylor
DT Muhammad Wilkerson
CB Jimmy Smith
OG Danny Watkins
CB Aaron Williams
TE Kyle Rudolph
CB Brandon Harris
RB Mikel LeShoure
WR Torrey Smith
DT Marvin Austin
OT James Carpenter
LB Brooks Reed
CB Ras-I Dowling
LB Martez Wilson
DE Jabaal Sheard
RB Ryan Williams
WR Jon Baldwin
DT Stephen Paea
WR Randall Cobb
LB Bruce Carter
not in any particular order …
at this point the Raiders can choose from Ponder, Mallett, Dalton, Kaepernick at QB or Hudson, Ijalana, Franklin, Wisniewski on the O-Line
DB’s Moore, House, Chekwa, Gilchrist & Brown would all be available … as would WR’s Young, Jernigan, Gates & Hankerson
April 28th, 2011 at 9:46 am
Carl, NFL.com will have a live draft stream…also try firstrowsports and atdhe!
April 28th, 2011 at 9:46 am
R8eray Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:29 am
Sevrere, I’m just trying to make a case for Matthews…thats all. I’m not sayin take him in the 1st!
Like the kid… kinda reminds me of Clay Matthews…now wouldn’t that be nice?
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Yeah i feel you and can understand why you are intrigued about the prospect of seeing him in silver and black, but the guy is a marginal player at best in my opinion, not near the talent that Clay was. He is limited athletically, and has trouble shedding blocks, poor ball skills, a liability in coverage, and is really most comfortable rushing the passer
April 28th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Remember this from Al’s presser??
“I decided that we no longer as an organization can fight the battle of personal problems for certain players,” said Davis, who blew $39 million on the out-of-shape Russell. “We tried it in the past, we had been successful with some of the greatest players who’ve ever played professional football, and we failed with some of the greatest players who’ve ever played professional football who had personal problems.”
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Doubt we make any type of plays towards Jimmy Smith or the Jenkins kid from UF.
Hell, Al may be looking into Wonderlic scores these days more than other teams.
(Kappy got a 37, 2nd highest amongst QB’s)
April 28th, 2011 at 9:49 am
Raiders take Wisniewski at #48
Next 33 picks are:
QB Christian Ponder
QB Ryan Mallet
QB Andy Dalton
C Rodney Hudson
OG Benjamin Ijalana
FS Rahim Moore
LB Justin Houston
CB Davon House
WR Titus Young
DT Jarvis Jenkins
DE Allen Bailey
WR Jerrel Jernigan
OT Orlando Franklin
DT Drake Nevis
RB DeMarco Murray
CB Chimdi Chekwa
CB Marcus Gilchrist
LB Dontay Moch
OG Will Rackley
CB Curtis Brown
RB Daniel Thomas
FS Quinton Carter
LB Sam Acho
RB Kendall Hunter
DE Christian Ballard
WR Edmund Gates
SS Tyler Sash
DT Kenrick Ellis
WR Leonard Hankerson
DT Jurrell Casey
OT Marcus Gilbert
TE Lance Kendricks
LB Colin McCarthy
not in any particular order …
Raiders take Kaepernick at #81
Good Draft ???
April 28th, 2011 at 9:49 am
77.r8eray Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:46 am
Carl, NFL.com will have a live draft stream…also try firstrowsports and atdhe!
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Thanks but I was looking for a website to just read about the players teams etc.
I found footballsfuture.com
April 28th, 2011 at 9:52 am
Kappy will not be there at #41 better yet #81.
I say we will see:
Cam-#1
Blaine- no latter than #7
Dalton – #25
Kappy – #28 (to the Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Locker – #31 (Packers trade it)
Ponder – in the 40’s
Mallet- in the 50’s
Stanzi – in the 70’s
April 28th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Raiders trade up to 17 from NE and take CB Jimmy Smith. No way Smith makes it past 24. Get him Al!
April 28th, 2011 at 9:56 am
Where do you guys think Baldwin and Little will go? Both have great size and are good athletes
April 28th, 2011 at 9:57 am
JFB,
8 QB’s drafted in the Top 80 picks ???
LOL!
that has never happened in NFL history
I swear some of you guys think this is the ‘83 Draft with Elway, Kelly, Marino & O’Brien coming out …
April 28th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Where do you guys think Baldwin and Little will go? Both have great size and are good athletes
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I have Baldwin gone before we pick in RD2 and Little available after we pick in RD3
April 28th, 2011 at 10:03 am
Draft Fargas!
April 28th, 2011 at 10:03 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Where do you guys think Baldwin and Little will go? Both have great size and are good athletes
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I have Baldwin gone before we pick in RD2 and Little available after we pick in RD3
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I’d love to take a chance on Little in the 4th if he fell that far
April 28th, 2011 at 10:05 am
Why draft a QB? Southwick is in his prime!
April 28th, 2011 at 10:06 am
Morning folks and DRAFT DAY,
Please tell me the owners have opened their doors today. This draft is not so much fun with the lockout this year.
My wishlist.
QB, OL and Casey Matthews. Casey is going to be a steal for someone in this league.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:07 am
6hrs. 52 min.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:08 am
RRS,
Howdy? Dont be surprised if QB’s break the record this year. Mayock has been warning about that. Very deep QB draft this year.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:09 am
La Milicia Negra Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 10:03 am
Draft Fargas!
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Antonio???
April 28th, 2011 at 10:10 am
So why the fk doesn’t Condo release his birth certificate already?
April 28th, 2011 at 10:10 am
I think old Al trades up today. He’s getting old and not worried about the future. He’s gonna go after Kappy in the first round.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:10 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 10:05 am
Why draft a QB? Southwick is in his prime!
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Of course he is….who do you think ran the draft last year? Surely you didnt think it was Al Davis, did you???
April 28th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Beano Cook: “Urban Meyer will coach OSU in 2012″
LMAO @ Da Suckeyes…
April 28th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Of course he is….who do you think ran the draft last year? Surely you didnt think it was Al Davis, did you???
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Not for a minute! But it sounds like the start of a good joke.
“A Mormon and A Jew walk into a war room…”
April 28th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Source: Kaepernick is No. 1 QB on Raiders’ draft board
Posted by Evan Silva on April 28, 2011, 12:42 PM EDT
AP
Twelve days ago, a league source told PFT that one unnamed AFC West team informed Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick that he is the No. 1 quarterback on their draft board.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:18 am
Wonder what the Raiders are gunna give up/mortgage to get back into the 1st rnd to grab that CB kid. Crazy Ol’ Al can’t help from trying to get hisself a coveted corner….
April 28th, 2011 at 10:18 am
Yeah, I am going to watch the draft this year but it sucks not having the free agnets available as well, because you know when a tem grabs a FA then the draft boards change due to need. Plus it is like a secondary market.
Yeah, I hope this year gets better. Not to mention in my mind this is really a weak draft. No one looks real great or a real good possible. There are only about 2-3 true blue chip prospects.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:19 am
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Of course he is….who do you think ran the draft last year? Surely you didnt think it was Al Davis, did you???
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Not for a minute! But it sounds like the start of a good joke.
“A Mormon and A Jew walk into a war room…”
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Glenn Beck vs Eric Cantor
April 28th, 2011 at 10:20 am
100.JLofty Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 10:18 am
Wonder what the Raiders are gunna give up/mortgage to get back into the 1st rnd to grab that CB kid. Crazy Ol’ Al can’t help from trying to get hisself a coveted corner….
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If it is not Patrick Peterson then why bother? Why pay that much guaranteed money for a possible bust! You may as well put the money back into Nnamdi!
Any corner worth his salt is going to be expensive!
April 28th, 2011 at 10:25 am
Not having FA and trades available tonite kinda slow down the hype for the draft movements.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:25 am
Rockstar: Off subject, I was just wondering if you had any luck when you went out for turkey.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:29 am
New Post
April 28th, 2011 at 10:34 am
True Aig, it’s so strange having the draft before FA.
April 28th, 2011 at 11:39 am
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