Las Vegas Raiders fans will no doubt have their eyes on Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza when his Hoosiers play Miami on Monday, but several other players from the game could also be on the draft radar.
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Two quarterbacks, two journeys. Fernando Mendoza of Indiana and Carson Beck of Miami square off Monday night for a national title.
The Raiders plan to conduct in-person interviews with Mike McDaniel and Ejiro Evero this week, which would clear one hurdle on the path to hiring a new head coach.
Las Vegas Raiders officials are expected to be at the national championship game Monday, no doubt to take a closer look at Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
The Raiders opened arguably the most significant draft in franchise history with a pass rusher Thursday.
Months of rumors, reports, mock drafts and quarterback workouts have not altered expectation as to how the Raiders will approach their No. 4 overall pick Thursday during the NFL draft.
An NFL draft the Raiders devoted months preparing for and consider a potential franchise turning point is here. If all goes to plan, it will produce multiple Las Vegas household names.
Former Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch has decided to retire, ESPN reported on Wednesday morning. The decision came amid reticence from the franchise to commit to a third season.
The Raiders are expected to select a front-seven defender with pass rush ability if they stay at the No. 4 overall pick.
Alabama’s Quinnen Williams and Houston’s Ed Oliver are among the defensive tackles who could be available with the Raiders’ No. 4 overall pick and both represent an opportunity to upgrade an interior rush that is still very much in development.
As the NFL draft approaches, the defense could use better play from its secondary. But spending an early draft pick or two on a defensive back is unlikely the solution.
It was one comment in a hotel lobby. Maybe it foreshadows the future. Maybe not.
The Raiders’ situation at tight end resembles where they stand at running back. Depth is not the issue.
A rookie wide receiver would be welcome in Oakland. The debate exists in how early he’s chosen when the NFL draft begins April 25.
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