A draft pick’s claim that he missed out on going to the Raiders because of a coin toss has drawn far more attention than it ever needed — unless it’s true.
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It’s tough to argue the Raiders hit it out of the park with their 2024 NFL draft class, but maybe stringing singles together is the better path in the long run.
The Raiders didn’t select a quarterback in the first three rounds of the NFL draft, making it all but certain that this year’s starter is already on the roster.
The Raiders drafted what could be a generational tight end in Georgia’s Brock Bowers, but they had other needs they should have addressed in the first round.
The Raiders should consider an offensive tackle prospect that graduated from Liberty if they stay put in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.
The Raiders need a quarterback, and Russell Wilson needs a fresh start. It might be a successful match if the team can’t secure a top quarterback in the NFL draft.