The penix talk makes RT very important. .
Yes it does! Ideal Penix scenario would be to draft a RT at #13 then get Penix in the 2nd round. But I doubt that will be feasible. They would probably have to trade back into the 1st round to get him IMO.
As it stands right now, it would be Munford protecting a lefty’s blindside.
There are quality free agents available at guard. Mark Glowinski is a capable veteran starter who was recently released by the New York Giants, and Dalton Risner is a young player who had a solid season for the Minnesota Vikings.
The Raidera also could find Van Roten’s potential replacement in the 2024 NFL Draft, like Christian Haynes of Connecticut or Christian Mahogany of Boston College. Mason McCormick of South Dakota State is another talented guard in the draft class, as is Cooper Beebe of Kansas State.
The Raiders will have to replace Eluemunor, who signed with the Giants and reunited with former Raiders offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo. Eluemunor made 34 starts in three seasons with the Silver and Black.
A potential replacement for Eluemunor is former New York Jets first-round selection Mekhi Becton, who has talent but has dealt with various injuries throughout his career.
The Raiders also could look at the draft for a right tackle, like Taliese Fuaga of Oregon State or JC Latham of Alabama.
If they want to wait to address right tackle in the draft, they could pick up Kiran Amegadjie of Yale or Blake Fisher of Notre Dame.
The Raiders also could also go in-house to replace
Eluemunor with Thayer Munford Jr., who played 263 snaps at right tackle for them in 2023, according to Pro Football Focus.