Its A Long Stretch

Being a young one, I often heard about the admirable Raider tradition through old-timers as I walked them across the street.  In the majority of their stories they talk about a "smash mouth football" something I never knew existed in Oakland/Los Angeles I look at them bewildered since I am not familiar with this "caveman" way of playing, only type of football I know is zones, spies, pocket collapse and other overcomplicated civilized types.  During all this "smash football" talk they always mention and rant about number 75, claiming that he could use his signature "rip" move to unclamp the hands of a sloth.  

Which brings us to the topic at hand, Chris Long. I want a first hand look at the true Raider experience. It all seems so surreal, you couldn't make a better resume for a prospect and a team,  he fills the biggest need, he is arguably the second best talent in the draft and to pick him up at 4 would be like winning the lottery AND his the son of a Raider legend.  Long's character is amazing,  he stayed his senior year not for himself but for his teammates and coaches.  His the best of both worlds its like getting a teddy bear outside of the pylons and a Grizzly Bear inside.  His also equipped with a V-8 engine, his motor is non stop and can run down anybody.  Long recorded 14 sacks in his senior campaign only .5 less than his older clone in the NFL, Patrick Kerney, coincidence I think not.  Both share the high motor and high character I wouldn't be surprised if Long and Kerney were the same person.  Chris Long is a "can't miss" pick BUT he WILL be gone by 4 since the farthest he will drop is 2, I hope I'm wrong.  Since he wont be their, the Oakland Raiders select Flash Gordon...I mean Darren Mcfadden(he wants too keep that first part a secret)