The Raiders seemingly only have one move to make tonight. You never want a draft first overall again. That’s why drafting QB Fernando Mendoza from Indiana makes too much sense. Still, Vegas could shake things up with a trade. Both the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals desperately need a quarterback. The Raiders have a… Continue reading Are you ready for the future of the franchise?
Category: NFL Draft
2025 NFL Draft: Why Vegas’ House is Finally Set to Win
Let’s start by saying the Raiders killed free agency. I’m not saying that because they actually signed guys that I wanted, the one year I don’t publish your agency preview. I love the Geno Smith acquisition as the veteran quarterback gives this team a much higher floor. Signing linebacker Devin White was a high upside… Continue reading 2025 NFL Draft: Why Vegas’ House is Finally Set to Win
Raiders 2024 NFL Draft Preview
The Raiders are in a rare position entering the NFL Draft. Their Free Agency period was a borderline home run. This is the first time in awhile, that the Raiders addressed their most glaring needs in free agency. Vegas is positioned to take the best player available across all rounds of the NFL Draft. New… Continue reading Raiders 2024 NFL Draft Preview
NFL Draft 2023 Strategy and Free Agency Thoughts
Can you believe it’s already draft season? This offseason flew by. Now, the Vegas Raiders will try and turn their franchise around with one draft. The Raiders own 12 picks in this draft. Four of those fall in the top-100. Vegas could add more if they find a trade partner for Hunter Renfrow. They could… Continue reading NFL Draft 2023 Strategy and Free Agency Thoughts
NFL Draft 2020: Trade Speculation and Full Mock Draft
It’s Draft Day. No this ain’t a song and it won’t feel like that for a few Raiders on the chopping block or people who wanted to attend the event. The Vegas Raiders were supposed to be the hometown favorites today. This draft was their official introduction to the city. COVID-19 took all that away… Continue reading NFL Draft 2020: Trade Speculation and Full Mock Draft
2019 Raiders Draft Notes from Petty Pete
All bets are off this year for the Raiders draft. No one can really accurately predict what will happen since this is Mike Mayock’s first draft with skin in the game. Not to mention, the Silver and Black and Jon Gruden are always a wildcard. Here’s what I’m expecting from the Raiders draft. A trade… Continue reading 2019 Raiders Draft Notes from Petty Pete
Grading the Raiders 2018 Draft class
It’s easy to give the Raiders a middle of the road grade for the 2018 NFL Draft. Their draft has a high amount of risk but they managed to find some good value propositions in the middle round. The biggest takeaway from the Raiders 2018 NFL Draft is that you cannot grade it in a… Continue reading Grading the Raiders 2018 Draft class
Oakland Raiders outlook for Round Two and Round One reaction
What are the Raiders best options in day two of the NFL draft? You can’t talk about the second round without talking about the first round.Kolton Miller was the Raiders Day One pick. It’s surprising since Miller would usually be a Day Two pick. However, this year’s tackle class is so bad that Miller going… Continue reading Oakland Raiders outlook for Round Two and Round One reaction
Who will the Raiders select on Day One of the NFL Draft
Who will the Raiders Draft in the 2018 NFL Draft? I don’t think the Silver and Black even know. The dynamic between Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie is still too new. This is there first draft together and it will be a trial to how they work together and find prospects that fit Gruden’s scheme… Continue reading Who will the Raiders select on Day One of the NFL Draft
Raiders Draft: Who to pick in Round One?
It’s finally here! It seems like I say that every year. Well, every year I’m excited for the NFL Draft. Dreams are made, fans hopes are up and many hearts get broken. Sounds pretty exciting, if you ask me. Who will our precious Silver and Black select? Here are some ideas as well as my… Continue reading Raiders Draft: Who to pick in Round One?