The Oakland Raiders and Al Davis have become the butt of many NFL draft related jokes. Davis’s need for speed has lead to several questionable decisions. It seems as though JaMarcus Russell will get yet another shot, but does he deserve it?
Oakland Raiders team needs
1. Offensive Tackle
- Whoever is the starting quarterback needs to be protected and given time in the pocket, which is something the Raiders continue to struggle with. Mario Henderson and Cornell Green need to be replaced and depth is needed. At the #8 pick players like Anthony Davis, Trent Williams, Bryan Bulaga, and Bruce Campbell might be available. It should be noted that Bruce Campbell has had a very impressive combine which is something that weighs heavily with Al Davis.
2. Safety
- Michael Huff has not lived up to his high draft pick status and while Tyvon Branch looks promising, more talent is needed. Look for the Raiders to address this position in the later rounds.
3. Quarterback
- Regardless of what Al Davis thinks JaMarcus Russell has proved he is not a starting NFL quarterback. He has a lot of skills but how long will the Raiders wait for him to grow up? Bruce Gradkowski is a gutsy player but not the most talented. Maybe someone like Colt McCoy, Tony Pike, or Dan Lefevour in the later rounds.
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