The Oakland Raiders seem to be trying to change their image a little. Trading for quarterback Jason Campbell seems to re-enforce that notion. So does using their first pick in the draft on Rolando McClain. Not only is McClain a great athlete, which the Raiders love, but he’s also smart and instinctive, which usually isn’t a characteristic of a Raider. McClain was put into the middle of the defense the moment he was drafted and will have an immediate impact.
They weren’t finished bulking up their front 7. With the loss of Gerard Warren they had a big hole to fill, literally. The picked Lamarr Houston to help fill that hole. The defensive tackle out of Texas is a big presence in the middle and should help plug it up, allowing McClain to roam around a little more and make plays. They used the next couple of picks on their offensive line, drafting tackle Jared Veldheeer, a standout at Hillside, and athletic Maryland tackle Bruce Campbell. Oakland was happy Campbell fell to them at 106, considering lots of people expected them to draft him in the first round. Both players should make their way into the starting lineup.
They were able to select receiver Jacoby Ford out of Clemson, the former track star fits the Raiders mold of being an outstanding athlete. The secondary saw a lot of retooling with the drafting of Walter McFadden out of Auburn, Jeremy Ware of Michigan State and Stevie Brown of Michigan. The Raiders were also able to add another linebacker, bringing in Travis Goethel from Arizona State. Although they still got their speed, the Raiders changed their philosophy a little and it should show up next season.
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Oakland Raiders Draft Review
The Oakland Raiders seem to be trying to change their image a little. Trading for quarterback Jason Campbell seems to re-enforce that notion. So does using their first pick in the draft on Rolando McClain. Not only is McClain a great athlete, which the Raiders love, but he’s also smart and instinctive, which usually isn’t a characteristic of a Raider. McClain was put into the middle of the defense the moment he was drafted and will have an immediate impact.
They weren’t finished bulking up their front 7. With the loss of Gerard Warren they had a big hole to fill, literally. The picked Lamarr Houston to help fill that hole. The defensive tackle out of Texas is a big presence in the middle and should help plug it up, allowing McClain to roam around a little more and make plays. They used the next couple of picks on their offensive line, drafting tackle Jared Veldheeer, a standout at Hillside, and athletic Maryland tackle Bruce Campbell. Oakland was happy Campbell fell to them at 106, considering lots of people expected them to draft him in the first round. Both players should make their way into the starting lineup.
They were able to select receiver Jacoby Ford out of Clemson, the former track star fits the Raiders mold of being an outstanding athlete. The secondary saw a lot of retooling with the drafting of Walter McFadden out of Auburn, Jeremy Ware of Michigan State and Stevie Brown of Michigan. The Raiders were also able to add another linebacker, bringing in Travis Goethel from Arizona State. Although they still got their speed, the Raiders changed their philosophy a little and it should show up next season.
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