When was the last time we took a LB in the 1st round that high in the draft? Ok dont answer that I know the answer. For the most part we draft spped guys (WRs and CBs) I would say. I am sure when I write the following statement someone will do the research because I am too lazy. If we break it down by general position not too specific ie OL not G, OT, C. The greater % would suggest more player drafted at skill positions with speed as a major/moderately high component. Not to say MLB is not that but if McClain isnt fast….forget it Al’s wet dream is over about the possibilities. However look at Urlacher and whats his name from Miami that played there and was solid for a few years. They are not super fast but good reading skills and freak beasts.
Now having openly pondered that I now have decided to go home have a few drinks, play the lottery and then I will know when I win the lottery what Al Davis has cooked up in the brain of his, because no one knows for sure and the vocal cords have been severed in Alameda so no one but he, himself and him know for sure who will be #8 overall.

We let go of Green and All we have now is Barnes, Henderson, and Walker (I think that’s all). Plus Cable is a line coach and there are some pretty good OT’s in this draft.

As far as MLB goes I’m not really sold on McClain, but I am really hoping that we can some how pick up ANGERER.

OT will be our first pick; simply because of the most talented guy who will be there when we pick, and we will this time.

I’m a little horrified at what a top LT prospect’s contract will look like, which makes trading down to mid or late 1st or even into the 2nd perhaps the ideal thing to do, but find that highly unlikely as well.

Pretty sure it will be Davis, in round 1.

Speaking with reporters, Best said he talked with Raiders assistants Kelly Skipper (running backs) and Jim Michalczik (offensive line) at the combine and believes his 40 time met with their approval.

"They did interview me," Best said. "I think I showed them Raiders speed."
per- JMac

ignore them..Hopefully, Andrew Davis or Treat Williams will still be available at number 8, I don’t expect Okung to be there, however, if the Raiders pick any player other than a O lineman, just forget about winning..The three above rookies have the foot work strength and speed to start and excell as rookies. We need blocking!!! if Campbell is available, with our second round pick we should select him also. Look, the Raiders have wasted and blown off picks and free agents so long now, its time to just keep it simple. If Campbell is not there in the second round them go defense, third round Tebow if he is on the board and there is no other player that really should have gone much sooner, who cares about his throwing motion, the kid has the heart of a lion and works his but off, and he is a player. If the Raiders do not take a O Tackle with the first pick, we will go no more than 6-10 and forget about the future with NO BLOCKING>>>Sorry but no points means NO WINS!!! Sure we can use defensive help, however, our D is not bad, a little help from the Offense with help their stats…

After cutting his pro day short, Rolando McClain revealed that he has Crohn’s Disease.

Jaguars QB David Garrard also has it. The inflammatory disease is treatable, but can cause abdominal pain and complications ranging from dehydration to arthritis. McClain has dealt with Crohn’s since his freshman year in high school. It probably won’t knock McClain out of the first round, but can’t help.

because of a damn stopwatch

I want Joe Haden or a LT in the 1st. Then Sean Weatherspoon in the 2nd. Or Brandon Spikes.

was really on Al’s radar anyway. I figure Bruce Campbell will probably be the 8 pick. He has the height, weight , speed thing that Al loves, plus he has a huge upside and fits the ZBS and is in a "need " position.
I’m sure Rolando will go on to be the next Ray Lewis if we don’t sign him. I have already resigned myself to Angerer in the 3rd or 4th round. This is a deep draft so what we do with the rest of our picks is the key