Raiders Draft Grade

Written on April 30, 2008 – 6:43 am | by chanceblack |

The Raiders got a hella gift from the Falcons by leaving Dorsey and McFadden on the board. Let’s see what they do.

What the Raiders needed: WR, OL, DL, LB, S

What the Raiders Drafted:

Round 1, Pick 4 (4): Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas

Round 4, Pick 1 (100) (From Dolphins through Cowboys): Tyvon Branch, CB, Connecticut

Round 4, Pick 26 (125) (From Jaguars through Ravens): Arman Shields, WR, Richmond

Round 6, Pick 3 (169): Trevor Scott, DE, Buffalo

Round 7, Pick 19 (226) (From Vikings through Jets): Chaz Schilens, WR, San Diego State

It is time for Al Davis to step down. Why McFadden when you have a stable of Running backs? Ok if D-Mac was you pick all along why did’nt you make some deals to get more picks? The Raiders did’nt get half of what they needed and did’nt have as many picks. We all know if you have only 4 picks in the draft you draft for need or trade for more picks. Instead the Raiders now have to cut 2 RBs that they could have traded for more picks and you still did’nt get what you needed. McFadden is nice, but was not a need terrible draft for the silver and black

FINAL GRADE: D you didn’t recieve a F because of D-Mac.

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