OT: Raiders news, notes

[LadyStanley]

 

[StreetHawk]

Was hoping they pluck USC OL Vorhees who tore his acl at the combineZ. Goes from a day 2 pick projection to a 7th round pick.

 

[LadyStanley]

Las Vegas Raiders 2023 NFL draft picks, depth chart, analysis

Let's take a closer look at each of the Raiders’ 2023 picks, starting with Tyree Wilson in Round 1 and continuing with Amari Burney in Round 6.

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9 pucks in 7 rounds

 

[LadyStanley]

Summary of drafted players:

Round1·
Pick 7
(7)
Tyree Wilson
EDGE
Texas Tech

Round2·
Pick 4
(35)
Michael Mayer
TE
Notre Dame

Round3·
Pick 7
(70)
Byron Young
DT
Alabama

Round3·
Pick 37
(100)
Tre Tucker
WR
Cincinnati

Round4·
Pick 2
(104)
Jakorian Bennett
CB
Maryland

Round4·
Pick 33
(135)
Aidan O'Connell
QB
Purdue

Round5·
Pick 35
(170)
Christopher Smith II
SAF
Georgia

Round6·
Pick 26
(203)
Amari Burney
LB
Florida

Round7·
Pick 14
(231)
Nesta Jade Silvera
DT
Arizona State

 

[LadyStanley]

Kiper's 2023 NFL draft grades: Why two teams clearly had the best weekend

The Eagles got the No. 1 overall prospect, while the Seahawks found stellar value. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates every 2023 draft haul.

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ESPN rates draft B-

 

[StreetHawk]

Kiper's 2023 NFL draft grades: Why two teams clearly had the best weekend

The Eagles got the No. 1 overall prospect, while the Seahawks found stellar value. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates every 2023 draft haul.

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ESPN rates draft B-

I’d say that is fair. Was good with the Wilson and Mayer picks. Once Laporta went to Detroit figured that was when the run on the TE would begin. Either it was Wilson or Gonzalez in round 1. Didn’t love another CB at that Mayer spot with Porter Jr off the board. So fine with Mayer as he’s a complete TE. Current comp is Goedert but don’t know how good an in-line blocker he is. Be really happy if he has a career like Olsen from Carolina years.

Not sure about the round 3 selections. Got a speedster at WR so sounds like a lot of YAC guy vs a deep 50 yard pass play guy given Jimmy’s arm. Young no info on him. Likes the CB in round 4.

 

[LadyStanley]

2023 NFL Draft grades for AFC: Steelers did the best, while three playoff teams fall in C-range

Yahoo Sports draft expert lauds Pittsburgh and Baltimore and most of the AFC South, but has questions for several teams.

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Yahoo gives Raiders B+ grade

https://theathletic.com/4470702/2023/05/01/nfl-draft-rankings-grades-picks-by-team?source=user-shared-article

Athletic ranks Raiders at 21.

 

[LadyStanley]

32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? Did Pats make Mac Jones happy?

The 2023 NFL draft is over ... now what? We answered lingering questions, including next steps for the Lions, Patriots and Eagles.

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What, no offensive linemen for the Raiders?

True, right tackle was one of the Raiders' biggest needs entering the offseason. Then they re-signed last year's presumptive starter Brandon Parker before re-upping eventual starter Jermaine Eluemunor. And the Raiders, for just the second time since 2010, did not draft an offensive lineman. The O-line was not as terrible as many predicted, paving the way for Josh Jacobs to become the league's leading rusher while getting better as the season progressed. Las Vegas will no doubt add undrafted rookies on the O-line in the coming days, but it's apparent the Raiders like where they are ... for now. -- Paul Gutierrez

 

[StreetHawk]

Peter King sat in on the Raiders war room. Said that they hoped 3 QBS were drafted early to ensure that they could get one of 4 players. Anderson, Witherspoon, Johnson OT, and Wilson.

Once they saw Richardson go to Indy, they high fived each other knowing that they could secure one of their top 4 guys who they said was a pick'em at that point. Said that they fielded calls for #7, which was Arizona (coming back from 12). AZ wanted Johnson, and so did LV, thus AZ was able to jump the Raiders to grab the OT. I guess, if you did trade down to 12, you probably should take Gonzalez the CB from Oregon, which I would have happy about. Outside shot that Wilson is still there at 12. Philly takes Carter. Bears take OT which is what they wanted to do. Either Detroit or ATL take Bijan. So, question is what does ATL do with Bijan off the board?

You then get the pick to take Mayer at the top of the 2nd round and have your own second rounder at 38 to grab another Edge Rusher like Keion White of Georgia Tech. Plus you retain that 4th rounder you sent to Indy to trade up for Mayer.

See time stamp at 23:35

 

[LadyStanley]

NFL team needs: What holes remain for all 32 teams after the draft?

This offseason's primary player acquisition window has closed, but teams will keep tweaking their rosters before training camp.

theathletic.com

CB still a concern. But there are free agents available

 

[StreetHawk]

NFL team needs: What holes remain for all 32 teams after the draft?

This offseason's primary player acquisition window has closed, but teams will keep tweaking their rosters before training camp.

theathletic.com

CB still a concern. But there are free agents available

Raiders opted for 2 DE in the first 3 picks. I do agree that CB needs some more help.

 

[LadyStanley]

Osi Umenyiora’s initiative lands six Nigerian players on NFL rosters

Former NFL player Osi Umenyiora, born in London to Nigerian parents, has made attracting more international players to the league one of his top priorities. And this year he has found significant success. The NFL announced today that eight players have been given roster spots for the 2023 season...

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Raiders add lineman David Ebuka Agoha from Nigeria. Does not count against 90 man roster. May earn 53 man roster spot.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[LadyStanley]

Home/road breakout

 

[LadyStanley]

2023 Las Vegas Raiders Schedule: Complete schedule and matchup information for 2023 NFL season

Full schedule

 

[LadyStanley]

Las Vegas Raiders' 2023 schedule: Takeaways, predictions

The Raiders will be a prime-time staple this season, as they will play six games in the NFL's most visible windows.

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ESPN calls this 10th toughest schedule. Estimates 7.5 wins.

 

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Next step

 

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Preseason dates/times

 

[LadyStanley]

Garoppolo's contract includes foot injury waiver

Jimmy Garappolo's contract with the Raiders reportedly includes a clause addressing the left foot injury he sustained late last season.

theathletic.com

Paywall. NFL Network got a copy of QB's contract addendum which addresses foot injury and subsequent surgery.

 

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[hangman005]

I vote we send Oaklands hand me downs back and wait for real teams

 

[LadyStanley]

Hall of Fame offensive lineman Brown dies at 81

Bob Brown, a five-time All-Pro offensive lineman who made the Hall of Fame in 2004, has died. He was 81.

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RIP

 

[LadyStanley]

Assault charge against Raiders' Adams dropped

A prosecutor dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge against Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams and the case is closed, a spokesperson for the Kansas City municipal court told The Kansas City Star.

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Criminal charges gone. Civil suit still out there.

 

[StreetHawk]

Assault charge against Raiders' Adams dropped

A prosecutor dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge against Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams and the case is closed, a spokesperson for the Kansas City municipal court told The Kansas City Star.

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Criminal charges gone. Civil suit still out there.

Figured it was going to just end up being a civil suit. Adams clearly should not have pushed him.

See how much blame they put on the plaintiff for crossing the exit to the locker room while players are exiting the field. Traffic at that point in time was all towards to the locker room and he tried to walk across it. More likely than not he was going to run into someone.