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Brock Bowers | Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for MET-Rx What a surprise We are used to the Las Vegas Raiders making surprise first-round picks. But this one is different. The Raiders have been famous for reaches and most have not panned out. This isn’t Clelin Ferrell, Alex Leatherwood or Damon Arnette. This time, the Raiders made a surprise pick and it was … [Read more...] about Early thoughts on Raiders taking Brock Bowers at No. 13

Spencer Rattler | Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images There very likely won’t be a Day 1 rookie starter in Las Vegas On a night the Las Vegas Raiders made a surprising selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 pick, the major story is the franchise will leave this draft without a top quarterback prospect. Let’s look at what it means: It’s AOC or … [Read more...] about Raiders draft: Thoughts on quarterback situation

The NFL Draft is an inexact science. Some players seem to check every box but fail to become impact players at the next level, while others get brushed aside but turn out to be stars. In his first draft as GM of the Las Vegas Raiders, Tom Telesco is looking to find some impact players. He was certainly able to do that during his tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers, selecting … [Read more...] about Raiders News: GM Tom Telesco Looking For ‘More Than Just Talent’ In NFL Draft Prospects

Coming into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Las Vegas Raiders owned the No. 13 overall pick and seemed to be aiming to bring in one of the many talented young quarterbacks expected to be taken in the first round. Unfortunately for Las Vegas, a record was made for quarterbacks taken in the first round on Thursday night, with six quarterbacks being … [Read more...] about NFL Draft: Raiders Select TE Brock Bowers At No. 13