As events unfold, those of us at RaidersSnakePit will chime in on what they mean for the Raiders. This will go on throughout the first round of the draft.
This thread also is a place for everyone to comment, praise, criticize teams for moves made throughout the first round. Enjoy, and see you soon.
QB Joe Burrow to the Bengals at No. 1 overall. No surprise there, eh? Look for Ohio State defensive end Chase Young to go to Washington at No. 2. The first possible twist in this draft is apt to come at No. 3, where the Detroit Lions want out because they know they can move down to No. 5, No. 6 or wherever and still get the player they would take at No. 3, while adding one or more extra picks.
As expected, Washington selected Young at No. 2. Next up, the Detroit Lions. Look for them to trade the pick. Might the Raiders move up and draft Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa?
The Lions selected Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah at No. 3. What that tells me is, the Lions weren’t able to get an acceptable offer to trade down.
The New York Giants are up at No. 4. Look for them to take a wide receiver or an offensive tackle here.
As expected, the Giants went with Georgia left offensive tackle Andrew Thomas in an attempt to find someone to protect second-year quarterback Daniel Jones’ blindside. Safe, sound move by the Giants.
That move also keeps all the wide receivers on the board for the Raiders, should they choose to go that route.
The Miami Dolphins are on the clock at No. 5. They figure to take Tagovailoa, quarterback Justin Herbert or an offensive tackle.
The Dolphins made the only move that makes sense, taking quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Sure there’s a risk, but head coach Brian Flores understands that his team isn’t going anywhere without a stud quarterback. He just got his man.
At No. 6, the Los Angeles Chargers took Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert and found their replacement for Philip Rivers. That makes three quarterbacks within the first six picks.
So, if the Raiders are going to take a quarterback in this draft, they likely won’t have to do so at No. 12, given none of the remaining prospects is expected to go that high.
The Carolina Panthers are up at No. 7, and they are expected to take Clemson do-it-all defensive player Isaiah Simmons.
Instead, the Panthers went with Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown, a huge presence in the middle of the line. Tough to criticize this pick. Simmons is inching toward the Raiders territory.
Well, there goes Simmons, to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 8. Another great move. Amazing that no team so far has made a questionable pick.
On to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who need help everywhere. They take either an offensive tackle or a receiver at this spot, unless they decide to trade back.
The Jaguars opted to go with Florida cornerback C.J. Henderson at No. 9. Solid pick. They need so much help that they just needed to make sure they got a can’t-miss prospect. Mission accomplished.
All the wide receivers remain on the board. Next up are the Browns, who likely will take an offensive tackle to help protect Baker Mayfield. It’s looking good for the Raiders if they want a receiver at No. 12.
As expected, the Browns went with an offensive tackle, Alabama’s Jedrick Wills. Again, that’s great news for a Raiders team in need of a receiver.
The only team standing between the Raiders and their initial first-round pick is the New York Jets. They should take an offensive tackle or a wide receiver.
The Jets, too, found it too difficult to pass on a left offensive tackle, and selected Louisville’s Mekhi Becton. Another great selection.
So, here we go, the Raiders are on the clock and get their pick of the litter among wide receivers, if they go that direction. Buckle up.
Here we go….. RaiderNation
So wired for this! Just coming up to 1 a.m. where I am staying safe at home but finally some real sporting action to follow…. bring it on!
Here we go, folks. Worst-case, the Raiders pick somewhere between 110-120 minutes from now.
Thank you Steve.
My pleasure, Philip. And, thank you and everyone else that helps make this site what it is — Raidercentric, mature, informative, entertaining, well-reasoned and interactive.
Don’t forget there could be a little anger tonight too. lol
Hey, you’re entitled.
Personally, would appreciate a heads up and picks tipped if you’d be so kind Steve.
I got scolded by the NFL the last time I did that. We’ll see.
If you get fined, Steve, I’ll be happy to chip in…. sure this site would crowd fund you!!
Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bless you. But, as you see from Ben above, he doesn’t want to be tipped off. Have to be able to please everyone somehow.
Now you know how Mayock feels!!
No! please no sneak peaks. Get it live and react as one lol!
If the Bengals pick Burrow (If?), let’s hope he gives them (a lot) more than the LSU passer we wasted a #1 pick on gave us!!
I, for one, am sick of hearing about the QBs. Every year its the same overload.
The foolishness of “lets get to know Joe”. How many of you dont know the QB from LSU?
We will move onto Chase Young in a few minutes and get to think about the D for a while. That guy is awesome – fast, strong, smart. A real player and Washington is getting a real star.
Did you guys see there is no McShay tonight, he has the virus.
Hope he gets better.
Yeah, hope the same for everybody that is suffering thus awful illness!
Here’s an example of tipping picks: Washington just picked DE Chase Young.
Thanks Cork… never saw that one coming but hope it didnt ruin things for anybody! (LOL!).
That’s why I opted to tip off that one early, given no one would be surprised when it happened.
So, you see I get the picks 3-4 minutes early. I won’t tip anymore picks, so as to not upset anyone.
OK by me…. so little fun around, no need to ruin it for anyone!
Do we need to take a vote on tipping!
Looks like Detroit has picked…. do we trade up to 4 for Tua?
no
I’m with you Vet… but let’s see.
I dont see us taking Tua unless he drops to 12.
Anyone interested in trading up for Simmons if he makes it to 7 or 8?
I would sign off on that one. Simmons is that good. As for why the Lions didn’t trade, it’s important to remember that, just because a team wants to trade down, that doesn’t mean that they get any offers or a suitable offer. Happens all the time.
He is one heck of a player and I could see him really helping against people like Kelce. I think I’d go for it…. he isn’t getting to 12!
Yes, but we need more picks not less.
You know how I feel Steve. Coverage lacking atmosphere, fill us in.
I’m updating the post after every pick. That’s the compromise.
I doubt he gets past the Panthers.
Dolphins about to pick Tua…..
They just did. Great, great, great pick by the Dolphins. They got burned in 2006 going with Daunte Culpepper over Drew Brees. This time they weren’t scared off by an injury and rolled the dice. Kudos to the Dolphins for understanding the importance of finding a potential elite quarterback.
I think we will be discussing this for years Cork. Absolutely respect where you’re coming from on this one but I’d have been put off by the injuries.
Anyway, he is off the board Now, so what are we going to see from our guys? Any chance of Brown falling to 12 – guy is an absolute monster in the trenches…
Only if WRs and OL start coming off the board in a bunch.
So, Simmons and Brown are still there with all the top receivers, 4 of the top 5 tackles and Henderson at corner. Mayock & Gruden must be feeling very Happy to stay at 12…
Figured it would be Simmons or Brown. Nice pick by the Panthers. The draft has pretty much gone according to form so far.
No problem. You aren’t alone in your concern about the injury history of Tagovailoa. That’s a huge concern, for sure. That’s also what makes the Tua selection a gamble. Don’t see Derrick Brown falling to No. 12.
Panthers take Brown… great, great pick!
Outside chance Simmons gets to us?!
so much for that
That’s exactly how I felt about Brown… hope is such a cruel thing!
Jags pick is in so almost through the top 10 with no trades… when does the dealing start?
soon
but its going quick
On the bright side for the Raiders, no wide receivers have been selected. They got their pick of running backs last year, might they get their pick of receivers this year? If so, who is the pick?
Ruggs
Jeudy.
Wow, this draft is falling the Raiders’ way, assuming their intention all along was to draft a wide receiver. In fact, they might even end up with their pick of the litter, just as they had with the running backs last season.
Jeudy please – If Hets take OL, trade down a few spots.
Jeudy
OK… the WR sweepstakes is on. Or do we trade down?
I hope Mayock does not take Kinlaw here.
Who you got here, RaiderNation?
You’re not the only one! Pick is in…
Al Davis is smiling down!
So who is next?
You must be a happy man, Vet! Let’s go secondary… Gladney or Terrell at CB or dare we hope for Xavier McKinney?
Yes Sir!!!!! That is a Gruden pick!
If Terrell is there, that could be the pick.
I do like Winfield too.
I just hope you are as right about Ruggs this year after all your lobbying as you were last year with Ingold. I think we’d all be good with that (no pressure!!).
Link as just gone so that , plus top receivers left in the wings, means we have a good chance at quality for the secondary at 19 or a good chance to trade down for a late first & a second.
I hope so too! LOL.
There is a little difference between an UDFA and 12th overall.
Ruggs is going to be the best new toy for Gruden and he will use Ruggs in a ton of different ways.
More respect for the UDFA call in my book… love that guy!
Can’t believe the choice we have at 19… pick is in!
Double dip wr & go with Jeudy.
Or Jefferson?
Trade?
Wish we had traded… not a fan of that pick.
HUGE reach, again.
Not overly impressed right now with our business tonight… ok with Ruggs but can’t see why we went with Arnette at 19 as he would probably have still been there when we are next up in the 3rd round. Gladney? Johnson? Both better prospects at corner.
Could have had McKinney, Jefferson, Chaisson, Queen or Murray or traded down…
+1
foolish reach
@19 that is
Have a good rest of the evening folks.
Its 11pm on my coast, still have a few things to do before bed.
Talk tomorrow.
Okay, I am late to the party, but not entirely unhappy about the Ruggs pick. I preferred CeeDee and Jeudy, but Arnette? The two linebackers Murray and Queen were on the board, as well as higher rated CBs. Third straight year I say “who?” after a Raiders first round pick. Not going to knock the pick–I learned my lesson with the Kolton Miller pick.
I like your thinking Michelle. I’m disappointed as well because.. sure feels better when your team selects a player that isn’t classified as a reach. On the other hand I’m willing to give Mayock the benefit of the doubt on his selections. And as far as trading down.. you need another team to do that.
I’m in nc, and now that I’ve slept on it, I like this pick. Teams didn’t throw towards Okudah, so Arnette got tested week in and week out. He will be able to get better with good coaching. As last year, we have to trust in Gruden-Mayock. People say it was a reach, I say Mayock got his guys.