The Las Vegas Raiders missed the playoffs for the second straight year, but 2023 did mark the beginning of the Antonio Pierce era. After Vegas fired Josh McDaniels eight games into the season, Pierce was promoted to interim head coach. The “interim” tag was removed last week, after Pierce went 5-4 and won over the locker room.
The Raiders have also tabbed former Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco as their new GM, and he is charged with getting this franchise back on track. It all starts with the offseason. Free agency is important, but the draft is where real contenders are built. What should the Raiders be focused on in the 2024 NFL Draft? That’s what we’re here to explore.
Raiders 2024 draft picks
(Per Tankathon)
1
13
2
44
3
77
411251466206 (from Kansas City)7220 (from New England)7224 (from Tennessee)7226 (from Minnesota)
Ryan Wilson
CB Nate Wiggins
Clemson
Chris Trapasso
CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Missouri
Josh Edwards
QB J.J. McCarthy
Michigan
Quarterback
Rookie Aidan O’Connell’s first NFL season was a bit of a mixed bag. He was one of the biggest storylines from the preseason, and Pierce promoted him to starting quarterback once McDaniels was fired. The Purdue product went 5-5 and completed 62.1% of his passes for 2,218 yards (201.6 passing yards per game), 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Davante Adams sees potential in O’Connell, but the Raiders offense needs to be better in 2024, and the quarterback position could be upgraded. The Raiders should add a quarterback in the draft.
There are three ways the Raiders can do this: Shoot for the stars by trading up into the top three and take one of the best signal-callers in the class, draft one at 13, or take one a bit later in the draft. Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels would be great for Vegas, but I don’t know how set the new front office will be on trading future assets to go all in. As we mentioned, the Raiders select at No. 13 overall. Around…
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-01-25 16:43:41
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