The Raiders used last year’s draft and this year’s free agency to assemble the building blocks of a young defensive line that could be poised to soar.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
The Raiders made just one offensive line move in the draft, but it was a big one, and in massive guard John Simpson from Clemson they’ve created flexibility.
The Raiders’ lack of production from their wide receivers played a role in the struggle to turn yards into points last season. They addressed the issue at the NFL draft.
The coronavirus pandemic has meant the closure of all team facilities. To deal with that, the NFL devised an offseason program that takes those limitations into account.
The Raiders added a handful of undrafted free agents, including UNLV safety/linebacker Javin White and Utah State kicker Dominik Eberle.
The Raiders entered the draft looking for help at wide receiver and in the secondary. By drafting three wide receivers and two cornerbacks, they addressed those needs.
The Raiders had just two selections on the final day of the draft, but Clemson guard John Simpson and Louisiana Tech DB Amik Robertson could push for starting jobs.
The Raiders added more firepower to their offense on Day Two of the draft with the additions of wide receivers Bryan Edwards and Lynn Bowden.
After going heavy on offense on the first two days of the NFL draft, the Raiders will look to add to the defense and add depth on Day Three.
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs was taken by the Raiders with the 12th overall pick of the NFL draft Thursday, followed by Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette at No. 19.
Reclusive Joel Buchsbaum’s early detailed draft breakdowns fed a hunger that today seems to know no bounds.
The Raiders could be on the move in the first round if their desired WR target is not there at No. 12, giving them all sorts of options on Day Two.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell saidy the league is operating under the premise that it will play a full season, but with safety the first priority. all options are on the table.
Mike Mayock learned valuable lessons while conducting his first draft with the Raiders, chief among them the importance of being patient.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden makes a surprise appearance in an on-line class at the University of Tennessee.
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