This post is way long over due but I felt like it was necessary in conjunction with my first post.
These are our final picks:
Over all grade:: C+
In true Raider fashion we will see the quality of our picks once they hit the field and work with our coaches
Main thought:: This was a true Al Davis draft!
-Picking players off of stat rather than popularity
-Selecting the opposite of what the mass majority is thinking or expecting
-Speed speed speed
Final thought:: Of course I went into the off season hoping for a new QB but with getting free agent Marcus Mariota to back Derek Carr that was something that we settled. I am just happy that we went for the positions that we needed to fill and can only hope that we picked the right ones. I am so excited for this new start at our new home in Vegas, though I am sad that we will not be playing here in the Bay because this can be the start of a fresh new beginning. Lets hope that the excitement and thrill gives us a great season.
Thoughts on each player::
Round 1 #12: Henry Ruggs III
Wide Receiver from Alabama
We were in the looking for a wide receiver and of course we went out for that
We needed a deep threat and his speed makes him our guy
Round 1 #19: Damon Arnette
Corner Back from Ohio State
A corner back was our need but Arnette was a 3rd round pick for sure but Mayock said he was not willing to let him get snugged by another team, this is something that we are all still questioning
Arnette will hopefully provide a physical presence that we need
Round 3 #80: Lynn Bowden Jr.
Wide Receiver from Kentucky
Splitting time between being a receiver and quarterback at Kentucky makes him a multi-faceted weapon
I know Gruden is happy to have a versatile player as we need a reciever but he can also jump into the position of running back and a wild cat quarterback
Round 3 #81: Bryan Edwards
Wide Receiver from South Carolina
Another wide receiver?
His size checks off many of the boxes that Gruden is looking for
Round 3 #100: Tanner Muse
Line Backer from Clemson
Back to Clemson we go, we drafted 3 players from there last year and they didn't disappoint
He will for sure be a special teams contributor with his size
He had 61 tackles, with 2.5 for loss, 2 interceptions and 5 pass breakups last fall
Round 4 #109: John Simpson
Guard from Clemson
Since Jackson is in the trading block with his plagued injury promoted this pick, but we already have 8 guards, I'm questioning this one
Round 4 #139: Amik Robertson
Corner Back from Louisiana Tech
He had 14 career interceptions and 3 pick-sixes in 3 seasons
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