Friday, February 26, 2021
  • Home
  • Raiders 2020 Schedule
  • 2020 Depth Chart
  • 2020 Coaching Staff
  • 2019 Statistics
  • Subscribe
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
Raiders Snake Pit
  • Home
  • Raiders 2020 Schedule
  • 2020 Depth Chart
  • 2020 Coaching Staff
  • 2019 Statistics
  • Subscribe
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
Raiders Snake Pit
No Result
View All Result

Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock zeroed in on dwindling list of needs; Raiders much better positioned for draft this year

Steve Corkran by Steve Corkran
April 20, 2020
in Raiders, Uncategorized
12
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
For a team that won only seven games last season, the Raiders have surprisingly few needs as they enter the draft. That gives head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock far more flexibility than they had a year ago, when the Raiders were in dire need of quality and quantity. The list of
Subscribe or log in to read the rest of this content.
Steve Corkran

Steve Corkran

Steve has covered the Raiders in some capacity since their return to Oakland in 1995. He was the full-time beat writer from 1997-2010. for the Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News and covered more than 400 NFL games, including four Super Bowls. He also is the co-author of a recently released book titled "Al Davis: Behind the Raiders Shield."

Related Posts

Raiders

Report: Raiders among four teams QB Russell Wilson would consider being traded to by Seahawks

February 25, 2021
Raiders

Renfrow revving Raiders’ return renaissance

February 24, 2021
Raiders

Cutting WR Tyrell Williams gets Raiders out of negative salary-cap space, on way to being able to add players

February 24, 2021
Raiders

Raiders might face Khalil Mack again sooner than expected

February 23, 2021
Raiders

Raiders can benefit from buyer’s market in free agency

February 22, 2021
Raiders

Tough Decisions: More ‘cap casualties’ on the Raiders’ horizon?

February 21, 2021
Load More

Comments 12

  1. thankaveteran says:
    10 months ago

    We are far from a finished product and need plenty of quality depth.

    This draft needs to be just as productive as last year, maybe even more so if we dont pick up any extra picks by trading.

    Reply
    • snakepitwebsite says:
      10 months ago

      That’s the weird thing about the makeup of the roster right now. Gruden and Mayock retained almost every starter. It makes sense on offense, but certainly not on defense.

      Reply
  2. Ghost to the Post says:
    10 months ago

    One area that needs bolstering is a slot CB.

    I’m not convinced Joyner can be effective in the corner. I think they are playing him out of position but we’ll see.

    -Secondary is a major need (CB, backup safeties)
    -LB position is now not “bleeding” but need another LB
    -A solid RB to fill in for Jacobs is a must
    -And a game breaking (Defensive coordinators must account for) Wide Receiver is absolutely necessary.

    And build depth. Starters will inevitably get injured. Need backup players that can perform competently with starters go down.

    Reply
    • snakepitwebsite says:
      10 months ago

      Agreed on the slot corner. Lamarcus Joyner either produces at a high level this season, or he’s gone. They had to keep him around this season because of his prohibitive cap figure, but he’s on a short leash beyond that.

      Reply
  3. Michelle M. says:
    10 months ago

    As always this time of year, the assumptions are that the FAs and the Draft picks will pan out. Mayock set the bar high last year for the draft, but their FA choices were hit and miss. Although, I feel like having missed out on the big ticket FAs this year actually helped this team with more quality and depth. I do worry about Abram being able to stay healthy and thought it folly to let Karl Joseph go. The defense needs playmakers all over the field. The defense needs to start creating turnovers more frequently.

    Carr and the rest of the offense needs to step up and be able to consistently score more than 20 points a game. Last year, that unit was supposed to carry the team and it didn’t (some of that was due to the AB fiasco).

    Mayock and Gruden are creating a team where excuses are going to be harder to come by . . .

    Reply
  4. David says:
    10 months ago

    Question, primarily for Cork, but anyone else can chime in …

    The rumor mill is in overdrive, one being Tua Tagovailoa’s draft stock is falling. If Tua’s available at #19, do you take a chance on drafting him at 19, or do you stay with your draft board … possibly even trading back to pick up a second round pick(s)? And, if you do trade back, picking up that (those) second round pick(s), and if Tua is still available, do you take him with that second round pick? If Tua is too much of a risk, what about Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love or some other QB? A lot of “if’s” and “and’s” here. I would prefer the Raiders drafting with their position needs as a first priority.

    Reply
    • Andy Beazley says:
      10 months ago

      David, my dimes-worth:
      I don’t think we should take a chance on Tua because of the multiple injuries he has had to significant joints over the last few years. The guy is seriously talented but expectations must be for a shortened career – said with no pleasure whatsoever, I hate to see such a talented athlete damaged in their prime.
      I wouldn’t look to draft a QB this year – even if Carr is not the man, Mariota will get a chance – but I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see us draft Hurts . I just don’t think Gruden will be able to resist if he is there and we are on the board after round 1!
      I’d stay with the board, which should have WR & CB at the top (& often!) with backup RB, LB and DL next in line.

      Reply
    • snakepitwebsite says:
      10 months ago

      Great questions, David. Without hesitation, here’s where I stand on Tua Tagovailoa. From the Raiders’ standpoint, if Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock have any reservations about Derek Carr — and they do — they should do everything they can to draft Tagovailoa, even if it means trading up. So, yes, if they stand pat and end up having Tagovailoa on the board at No. 12, they need to make that pick right away.

      Personally, I would trade both first-rounders and whatever else it might take to trade up and get Tagovailoa. More on why in a post later. Thanks, David.

      Reply
    • Michelle M. says:
      10 months ago

      Hi David, my two cents’ worth: I’d take Tua in a heartbeat. Although, his style of play is such that he makes it more likely for him to sustain injuries. So, he’d need to be coached to “know when to hold them . . . ” Not sure I agree with Cork about trading both first rounders to move up–only because this team has so many other needs to fill and limited opportunities to do so in this draft.

      Reply
  5. Andy Beazley says:
    10 months ago

    Away from the draft for a moment, good to see the Chargers have a new uniform to underachieve in next year!!!

    Reply
    • Michelle M. says:
      10 months ago

      Haha, Andy! Why do they need so many different unis is what I want to know. They trying to become the Oregon of the South? And, I am sorry, all these teams having a black uniform when their colors do not include any black (ahem, Niners) really irks me. It’s like Manchester United who are the “Red Devils” with a RED uniform have a blue kit. Sorry for my rant! 🙂

      Reply
      • Andy Beazley says:
        10 months ago

        Michelle, they are all trying to achieve perfection but that boat sailed long ago…..you’re far too late guys:
        “Silver & Black” – says it all and it’s all you’ll ever need!
        Thank you Al!!!

        Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Raiders 2020 Schedule
  • 2020 Depth Chart
  • 2020 Coaching Staff
  • 2019 Statistics
  • Subscribe
  • Login

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In