2025 Las Vegas Raiders thread - ☠ Happy trails Derek - one a Raider always a Raider ☠ (3 Viewers)

[Hot Sauce Guy]

So Jeanty to the Raiders at 1.06?

 

[joey]

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[massraider]

Assuming Ward, Carter, Hunter gone, I'm hoping for Jeanty, simply because BPA. I don't mind favoring a position, but he may be the best player in the draft. At #6, that's a good deal.

I think JAX could take him. Then Jalon Walker , Graham, that OT, that's all fine. I wouldn't be mad at McMillan.

I don't think a trade down is going to be offered.

 

[menobrown]

So Jeanty to the Raiders at 1.06?

I think JAX could take him

Jax is sure picking up steam with media. It would not be quite as stunning to me as Penix last year but man are the Jags sorry on defense across the board. The run defense is 25th in the league which makes it their strength on that side of the ball since their pass defense is dead last. They only have two players on the team with more then 3 sacks and not one single dude on the whole team who had more then one interception last year. They somehow managed to only be in the bottom 20's in points per game but that defense needs some dudes in a bad way.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Assuming Ward, Carter, Hunter gone, I'm hoping for Jeanty, simply because BPA. I don't mind favoring a position, but he may be the best player in the draft. At #6, that's a good deal.

I think JAX could take him. Then Jalon Walker , Graham, that OT, that's all fine. I wouldn't be mad at McMillan.

I don't think a trade down is going to be offered.

He fits Carroll’s MO.

 

[LawFitz]

So Jeanty to the Raiders at 1.06?

I think JAX could take him

Jax is sure picking up steam with media. It would not be quite as stunning to me as Penix last year but man are the Jags sorry on defense across the board. The run defense is 25th in the league which makes it their strength on that side of the ball since their pass defense is dead last. They only have two players on the team with more then 3 sacks and not one single dude on the whole team who had more then one interception last year. They somehow managed to only be in the bottom 20's in points per game but that defense needs some dudes in a bad way.

Defense might win championships, but mario mustachios win hearts. Tell me I am wrong.

 

[joey]

If we weren’t “stacked” on Dline (as stacked as the sad sack Raiders can be at any position, I guess), I’d love to get that DT Mason Graham kid from Michigan.

 

[Chadstroma]

Assuming Ward, Carter, Hunter gone, I'm hoping for Jeanty, simply because BPA. I don't mind favoring a position, but he may be the best player in the draft. At #6, that's a good deal.

I think JAX could take him. Then Jalon Walker , Graham, that OT, that's all fine. I wouldn't be mad at McMillan.

I don't think a trade down is going to be offered.

I agree 99%... only area if slight disagreement is that I can see a chance for NO offering to move up for Sanders.

 

[Chaka]

I hate this take. Nothing personal of course.

A low ball, prove it deal like that for one of the anchors of this team for the last eight years causes more damage in the locker room than is gained from financial savings. Financial savings which the Raiders can easily stomach at the moment.

A $7.75M pay increase after two crappy years is hardly a lowball offer, many guys are cap cuts in that scenario. $18M is LT10 money in 2025 and it's got potential to turn into LT3. His last contract averaged $18M and he hasn't come close to a positive return on that. It's not criminal to ask a guy to not get a massive raise for stinking it up.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/player/_/year/2025/position/lt/sort/cash_total

He didn't have two "crappy" years. He graded out as the #13 tackle in 2023 and #14 in 2024. In 2024 he was uncharacteristically terrible in both sacks and penalties (7 each) but he still graded out at 80.6 overall.

To reiterate; I only use the PFF grade because it seems to be the standard at this point and I have to trust it more than the "Well my eyes told me XYZ" trope. No one cares what my eyes showed and I don't care what most any other message board posters eyes told them (with a very few exceptions).

In 2023: "Miller gave up pressure on just 4.0% of dropbacks in 2023, tied for the fifth-best rate among offensive tackles in the NFL. This is even more impressive, given that Miller was slowed down by an injury over the second half of the season. Over the last four years, Miller’s 87.1 pass-blocking grade ranks third among left tackles during that period."

So, again, I'm just saying he has earned the benefit of the doubt. The locker room probably knows and believes that and low balling him could have a more negative impact than giving him a 3-4 year extension that pays him as a top 10 tackle. We all know those contracts seem much bigger on paper than they turn out to be and there are always outs in the event of a sustained drop-off.

 

[Chaka]

If we weren’t “stacked” on Dline (as stacked as the sad sack Raiders can be at any position, I guess), I’d love to get that DT Mason Graham kid from Michigan.

This team isn't so deep on the D-line to ignore the BPA. If Graham is available I would hope they sprint that pick to the podium. It still hurts every time I see Jalen Carter make a big play for the Eagles.

Alternatively there would also be a bigger market to trade up for Graham than Shedeur, Jeanty or Membou.

 

[Chadstroma]

If we weren’t “stacked” on Dline (as stacked as the sad sack Raiders can be at any position, I guess), I’d love to get that DT Mason Graham kid from Michigan.

This team isn't so deep on the D-line to ignore the BPA. If Graham is available I would hope they sprint that pick to the podium. It still hurts every time I see Jalen Carter make a big play for the Eagles.

Alternatively there would also be a bigger market to trade up for Graham than Shedeur, Jeanty or Membou.

Graham is my second choice after Jeanty of the expected likely options at 6 but that is my third choice with trade down in between Jeanty and Graham.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

When asked about potentially drafting Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick, Raiders GM John Spytek said that valuing the running back position is in his “core.”
Spytek philosophized on the running back position’s current state and celebrated his alma mater, the University of Michigan, for continuing to value the position. Although he refrained from opining on Jeanty, specifically, Spytek said, “when you sit, where we sit,” ostensibly referencing the No. 6 overall pick, “the idea is to add elite players at any position.” Jeanty certainly qualifies, and he would understand command a first-round fantasy pick were he to play under head coach Pete Carroll and OC Chip Kelly

 

[Hankmoody]

He didn't have two "crappy" years. He graded out as the #13 tackle in 2023 and #14 in 2024. In 2024 he was uncharacteristically terrible in both sacks and penalties (7 each) but he still graded out at 80.6 overall.

If he's grading out this well then I change my tune but something isn't jiving here. Those stats in penalties (100th/140 Ts) and sacks given up (126) last year are terrible.

This team isn't so deep on the D-line to ignore the BPA. If Graham is available I would hope they sprint that pick to the podium. It still hurts every time I see Jalen Carter make a big play for the Eagles.

This I agree 100% with. Getting any elite player is never a problem, and pressure from IDL is priceless. I hate so much those cowards that passed on Carter.

 

[joey]

He didn't have two "crappy" years. He graded out as the #13 tackle in 2023 and #14 in 2024. In 2024 he was uncharacteristically terrible in both sacks and penalties (7 each) but he still graded out at 80.6 overall.

If he's grading out this well then I change my tune but something isn't jiving here. Those stats in penalties (100th/140 Ts) and sacks given up (126) last year are terrible.

This team isn't so deep on the D-line to ignore the BPA. If Graham is available I would hope they sprint that pick to the podium. It still hurts every time I see Jalen Carter make a big play for the Eagles.

This I agree 100% with. Getting any elite player is never a problem, and pressure from IDL is priceless. I hate so much those cowards that passed on Carter.

Ok. I’m convinced. Graham it is.


Or not. We have no freaking clue this year. Weird

 

[ICON211]

If Hunter or Carter somehow slipped you take them, but that's not happening. I'd be very happy with Jeanty or Graham. I think they both have high floors and high ceilings. The offensive linemen have too many question marks for my liking.

 

[Chaka]

He didn't have two "crappy" years. He graded out as the #13 tackle in 2023 and #14 in 2024. In 2024 he was uncharacteristically terrible in both sacks and penalties (7 each) but he still graded out at 80.6 overall.

If he's grading out this well then I change my tune but something isn't jiving here. Those stats in penalties (100th/140 Ts) and sacks given up (126) last year are terrible.

This team isn't so deep on the D-line to ignore the BPA. If Graham is available I would hope they sprint that pick to the podium. It still hurts every time I see Jalen Carter make a big play for the Eagles.

This I agree 100% with. Getting any elite player is never a problem, and pressure from IDL is priceless. I hate so much those cowards that passed on Carter.

I have no idea how pff grades are calculated and I thought exactly the same thing. How can he be the 100+ tackle in penalties and sacks surrendered but still top #14 tackle in the league?

It's why I don't quite surrender to the idea they are the final say on these matters. But they are the ones putting in the consistent work on the issue and presumably there is some relative standard by which all players at a position can be compared against each other and against themselves temporally.

So, again, I am willing to put a lot of the blame for last years sacks and penalties on bad scheme and QBs who hold onto the ball too long.

Miller is the best thing to come out of the Gruden 2.0 regime and I am happy if they reward him for his years of service. Particularly as he's only 29 years old.

 

[Hankmoody]

Miller is the best only thing to come out of the Gruden 2.0 regime and I am happy if they reward him for his years of service. Particularly as he's only 29 years old.

Yep I can definitely get behind this as long as we're not overly exposed long-term.

 

[Chaka]

Miller is the best only thing to come out of the Gruden 2.0 regime and I am happy if they reward him for his years of service. Particularly as he's only 29 years old.

Yep I can definitely get behind this as long as we're not overly exposed long-term.

I doubt it will truly be long term. If they sign him to a four year deal I would bet my first born child it is actually a two year deal with plenty of outs and phony back end money/.

Very few contracts in the NFL are truly long term and most of those come from the Cowboys.

 

[ICON211]

Miller is the best only thing to come out of the Gruden 2.0 regime and I am happy if they reward him for his years of service. Particularly as he's only 29 years old.

Yep I can definitely get behind this as long as we're not overly exposed long-term.

I doubt it will truly be long term. If they sign him to a four year deal I would bet my first born child it is actually a two year deal with plenty of outs and phony back end money/.

Very few contracts in the NFL are truly long term and most of those come from the Cowboys.

True, but most of these four year deals have dead cap money even if the team is not paying out actual cash those years after the player is released. If they did extend him I'd rather see an actual 1-2 year extension than a phony four year with dead cap hits in years 3 and 4.

 

[Chaka]

Miller is the best only thing to come out of the Gruden 2.0 regime and I am happy if they reward him for his years of service. Particularly as he's only 29 years old.

Yep I can definitely get behind this as long as we're not overly exposed long-term.

I doubt it will truly be long term. If they sign him to a four year deal I would bet my first born child it is actually a two year deal with plenty of outs and phony back end money/.

Very few contracts in the NFL are truly long term and most of those come from the Cowboys.

True, but most of these four year deals have dead cap money even if the team is not paying out actual cash those years after the player is released. If they did extend him I'd rather see an actual 1-2 year extension than a phony four year with dead cap hits in years 3 and 4.

Yes, yes I get it. We all want the team to do everything to limit their exposure and maximize their benefits.

We'd also all like to see them trade down from every draft pick to acquire more draft picks then draft seven future hall of famers in the seventh round every year.

They have the money, they have the cap space, they have very little by way of future cap exposure. They can afford it, if he is really looking for a new market level deal they should give it to him.

 

[ICON211]

Miller is the best only thing to come out of the Gruden 2.0 regime and I am happy if they reward him for his years of service. Particularly as he's only 29 years old.

Yep I can definitely get behind this as long as we're not overly exposed long-term.

I doubt it will truly be long term. If they sign him to a four year deal I would bet my first born child it is actually a two year deal with plenty of outs and phony back end money/.

Very few contracts in the NFL are truly long term and most of those come from the Cowboys.

True, but most of these four year deals have dead cap money even if the team is not paying out actual cash those years after the player is released. If they did extend him I'd rather see an actual 1-2 year extension than a phony four year with dead cap hits in years 3 and 4.

Yes, yes I get it. We all want the team to do everything to limit their exposure and maximize their benefits.

We'd also all like to see them trade down from every draft pick to acquire more draft picks then draft seven future hall of famers in the seventh round every year.

They have the money, they have the cap space, they have very little by way of future cap exposure. They can afford it, if he is really looking for a new market level deal they should give it to him.

They do have the money and the cap space which is why a phony four year deal should not be necessary.

 

[joey]

I would bet my first born child…

My second born is a bit of a pita. Mind if I swap him in for your first born?

(Contributing in my usual way to the SharkPool)

 

[Chaka]

Miller is the best only thing to come out of the Gruden 2.0 regime and I am happy if they reward him for his years of service. Particularly as he's only 29 years old.

Yep I can definitely get behind this as long as we're not overly exposed long-term.

I doubt it will truly be long term. If they sign him to a four year deal I would bet my first born child it is actually a two year deal with plenty of outs and phony back end money/.

Very few contracts in the NFL are truly long term and most of those come from the Cowboys.

True, but most of these four year deals have dead cap money even if the team is not paying out actual cash those years after the player is released. If they did extend him I'd rather see an actual 1-2 year extension than a phony four year with dead cap hits in years 3 and 4.

Yes, yes I get it. We all want the team to do everything to limit their exposure and maximize their benefits.

We'd also all like to see them trade down from every draft pick to acquire more draft picks then draft seven future hall of famers in the seventh round every year.

They have the money, they have the cap space, they have very little by way of future cap exposure. They can afford it, if he is really looking for a new market level deal they should give it to him.

They do have the money and the cap space which is why a phony four year deal should not be necessary.

Whatever makes Miller happy and keeps him dialed in is fine by me.

 

[joey]

re: Miller...yeah, please. Let's not add ANOTHER hole at LT to a team that's already near the bottom of the league in talent overall across the roster.

 

[ICON211]

I'm sure there is a middle ground to be had here and he is under contract. I highly doubt the only two options are either to not pay him and he sits out the year or to pay him top LT money. He is supposedly planning to skip the voluntary part of the offseason program right now. Let's relax on the Miller situation and get ready for Thursday.

 

[Football Jones]

I wonder how much pull Brady has?

I can't imagine him being on board with taking a RB at 6.

 

[Chaka]

I'm sure there is a middle ground to be had here and he is under contract. I highly doubt the only two options are either to not pay him and he sits out the year or to pay him top LT money. He is supposedly planning to skip the voluntary part of the offseason program right now. Let's relax on the Miller situation and get ready for Thursday.

Okay, maybe they can trade down with Chicago. Everyone thinks the Bears would love to land Jeanty.

 

[ICON211]

I'm sure there is a middle ground to be had here and he is under contract. I highly doubt the only two options are either to not pay him and he sits out the year or to pay him top LT money. He is supposedly planning to skip the voluntary part of the offseason program right now. Let's relax on the Miller situation and get ready for Thursday.

Okay, maybe they can trade down with Chicago. Everyone thinks the Bears would love to land Jeanty.

A few days ago I was thinking it was very likely the Raiders would be drafting Jeanty. I'm a lot less inclined to think that now. The Bears do seem to love him according to most reports and may trade up and I'm starting to think there is a decent chance that the Jags will take him if they stay put.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

I'm sure there is a middle ground to be had here and he is under contract. I highly doubt the only two options are either to not pay him and he sits out the year or to pay him top LT money. He is supposedly planning to skip the voluntary part of the offseason program right now. Let's relax on the Miller situation and get ready for Thursday.

Okay, maybe they can trade down with Chicago. Everyone thinks the Bears would love to land Jeanty.

A few days ago I was thinking it was very likely the Raiders would be drafting Jeanty. I'm a lot less inclined to think that now. The Bears do seem to love him according to most reports and may trade up and I'm starting to think there is a decent chance that the Jags will take him if they stay put.

which means if we don't move then we take Mason Graham and I'm ok with that.

 

[Chaka]

I'm sure there is a middle ground to be had here and he is under contract. I highly doubt the only two options are either to not pay him and he sits out the year or to pay him top LT money. He is supposedly planning to skip the voluntary part of the offseason program right now. Let's relax on the Miller situation and get ready for Thursday.

Okay, maybe they can trade down with Chicago. Everyone thinks the Bears would love to land Jeanty.

A few days ago I was thinking it was very likely the Raiders would be drafting Jeanty. I'm a lot less inclined to think that now. The Bears do seem to love him according to most reports and may trade up and I'm starting to think there is a decent chance that the Jags will take him if they stay put.

which means if we don't move then we take Mason Graham and I'm ok with that.

@travdogg likes DT Derrick Harmon out of Oregon more than Graham. He's about 30 lb heavier, an inch taller and, apparently Graham has very short arms for a guy his size.

Anyone who follows college ball (@Hankmoody) care to chime in?

 

[CGRdrJoe]

I'm sure there is a middle ground to be had here and he is under contract. I highly doubt the only two options are either to not pay him and he sits out the year or to pay him top LT money. He is supposedly planning to skip the voluntary part of the offseason program right now. Let's relax on the Miller situation and get ready for Thursday.

Okay, maybe they can trade down with Chicago. Everyone thinks the Bears would love to land Jeanty.

A few days ago I was thinking it was very likely the Raiders would be drafting Jeanty. I'm a lot less inclined to think that now. The Bears do seem to love him according to most reports and may trade up and I'm starting to think there is a decent chance that the Jags will take him if they stay put.

which means if we don't move then we take Mason Graham and I'm ok with that.

@travdogg likes DT Derrick Harmon out of Oregon more than Graham. He's about 30 lb heavier, an inch taller and, apparently Graham has very short arms for a guy his size.

Anyone who follows college ball (@Hankmoody) care to chime in?

I've read that too about Graham (32 inch arms) but I mean mocks still have Will Campbell going early with his sub 33 inch arm length as well. I doubt he makes it past the Jaguars but I feel like Graham would be the run stuffer we've missed for so long and really free up Max to do Max things.

Oh, and Max Crosby has an arm length of 32 7/8ths and we all know how that has worked out.

 

[Chaka]

I'm sure there is a middle ground to be had here and he is under contract. I highly doubt the only two options are either to not pay him and he sits out the year or to pay him top LT money. He is supposedly planning to skip the voluntary part of the offseason program right now. Let's relax on the Miller situation and get ready for Thursday.

Okay, maybe they can trade down with Chicago. Everyone thinks the Bears would love to land Jeanty.

A few days ago I was thinking it was very likely the Raiders would be drafting Jeanty. I'm a lot less inclined to think that now. The Bears do seem to love him according to most reports and may trade up and I'm starting to think there is a decent chance that the Jags will take him if they stay put.

which means if we don't move then we take Mason Graham and I'm ok with that.

@travdogg likes DT Derrick Harmon out of Oregon more than Graham. He's about 30 lb heavier, an inch taller and, apparently Graham has very short arms for a guy his size.

Anyone who follows college ball (@Hankmoody) care to chime in?

I've read that too about Graham (32 inch arms) but I mean mocks still have Will Campbell going early with his sub 33 inch arm length as well. I doubt he makes it past the Jaguars but I feel like Graham would be the run stuffer we've missed for so long and really free up Max to do Max things.

Oh, and Max Crosby has an arm length of 32 7/8ths and we all know how that has worked out.

Agreed. When in doubt go to the tape.

Under the same logic, I'd be thrilled with Campbell at #6 too.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

I'm sure there is a middle ground to be had here and he is under contract. I highly doubt the only two options are either to not pay him and he sits out the year or to pay him top LT money. He is supposedly planning to skip the voluntary part of the offseason program right now. Let's relax on the Miller situation and get ready for Thursday.

Okay, maybe they can trade down with Chicago. Everyone thinks the Bears would love to land Jeanty.

A few days ago I was thinking it was very likely the Raiders would be drafting Jeanty. I'm a lot less inclined to think that now. The Bears do seem to love him according to most reports and may trade up and I'm starting to think there is a decent chance that the Jags will take him if they stay put.

which means if we don't move then we take Mason Graham and I'm ok with that.

@travdogg likes DT Derrick Harmon out of Oregon more than Graham. He's about 30 lb heavier, an inch taller and, apparently Graham has very short arms for a guy his size.

Anyone who follows college ball (@Hankmoody) care to chime in?

I've read that too about Graham (32 inch arms) but I mean mocks still have Will Campbell going early with his sub 33 inch arm length as well. I doubt he makes it past the Jaguars but I feel like Graham would be the run stuffer we've missed for so long and really free up Max to do Max things.

Oh, and Max Crosby has an arm length of 32 7/8ths and we all know how that has worked out.

Agreed. When in doubt go to the tape.

Under the same logic, is be thrilled with Campbell at #6 too.

I think most of us are so scorned from blowing the first round pick so many times that there are only a hand few of names that would really piss me off. Will Johnson may be a great corner but I really hope we don't do that like some of the mocks are starting to predict

 

[Hankmoody]

@travdogg likes DT Derrick Harmon out of Oregon more than Graham. He's about 30 lb heavier, an inch taller and, apparently Graham has very short arms for a guy his size.

Anyone who follows college ball (@Hankmoody) care to chime in?

Harmon's really good as well. Coincidentally they both gave OSU fits - Graham in our biggest moment of coaching stupidity ever and Harmon twice, the second against an OL that we had firing on all cylinders and he still had an impact. They weighed in a 296 and 313 so it's about 1/2 the stated weight difference but Graham's play shows zero size liability and I'm guessing he won't have an issue putting on good NFL weight once in a program. He's got a wrestling background and sinks his hips really well and is always winning leverage and his hand placement is a strength. He's a game-wrecker and gets good penetration to blow up blocking schemes. He doesn't get a ton of sacks, not many DT do (Harmon had 0, 1, 1.5, and 5 in 4 years), but he can take over clutch moments and he never disappears for stretches. His comp from Zeurlein is, coincidentally, Christian Wilkins.

Harmon's almost the polar opposite. He was very quiet for 3 years at MSU before transferring to Oregon last year and showing flashes of dominance. He's an easy mover at his size and when his technique is right he's dominant. His upside may be higher than Graham's - there's some Chris Jones in there. The question is which Harmon is going to show up? Will he be a 3 year coaster than fires it up in a contract year (again)? Straight up I'll take Graham by a mile today but obviously anything can happen over 3-4 years of development.

 

[LawFitz]

Assuming Wilkins foot is right - and I see no reason why it wouldn't be - between him and Adam Butler, the Raiders should feel good about their 3Tech DT position. Graham seems to have the versatility to play 1T as well, which is nice, but there are a bunch of good DTs in this draft that will be available in later rounds, so perhaps value is better suited elsewhere at 6, I dunno... Jalon Walker is intruiging as well, but similarly there are a ton of good Edge players in this draft, well into the middle rounds... Jack Sawyer is someone Maxx is super high on and I can see why. The more I've looked into this draft the more I think they should laser #6 on one of Membou, Jeanty or Walker - with Shede as a darkhorse still, if Brady is stumping for him. Of those first three players, OT doesn't have nearly as much quality depth in later rounds, compared to RB and DL - this draft is super deep at RB and DL.

 

[Chadstroma]

Jameson Williams may end up coming available in a trade. Could be an intriguing acquisition for the right price. ​

 

[Chaka]

Jameson Williams may end up coming available in a trade. Could be an intriguing acquisition for the right price. ​

I love his game but he has been a consistent, recidivist knucklehead. Gambling, gun in the car, stupid, childish, penalty inducing TD celebrations etc etc etc.

At this point I honestly am not certain he will ever figure it out.

ATM he's not the kind of professional I want on this team.

 

[Hankmoody]

Dallas in "substantive talks" - hope that's for #6.

 

[Chaka]

Dallas in "substantive talks" - hope that's for #6.

If they really want Jeanty, my guess is they may be trying to leapfrog Jacksonville just to make sure they get him.

 

[Chadstroma]

Dallas in "substantive talks" - hope that's for #6.

I have a feeling it is for #5 to jump ahead of us for Jeanty

 

[Chaka]

Dallas in "substantive talks" - hope that's for #6.

I have a feeling it is for #5 to jump ahead of us for Jeanty

Current chatter suggests the Jags are very interested in Jeanty too. I think the HC or GM even said as much.

Probably just a smoke screen, but still.

 

[Chadstroma]

Dallas in "substantive talks" - hope that's for #6.

I have a feeling it is for #5 to jump ahead of us for Jeanty

Current chatter suggests the Jags are very interested in Jeanty too. I think the HC or GM even said as much.

Probably just a smoke screen, but still.

DJ has them taking him then us Banks. If Jeanty is taken, I really hope qw can swing a trade down.

 

[Chaka]

Dallas in "substantive talks" - hope that's for #6.

I have a feeling it is for #5 to jump ahead of us for Jeanty

Current chatter suggests the Jags are very interested in Jeanty too. I think the HC or GM even said as much.

Probably just a smoke screen, but still.

DJ has them taking him then us Banks. If Jeanty is taken, I really hope qw can swing a trade down.

When did Banks pass Membou in the OT pecking order?

 

[Chadstroma]

Dallas in "substantive talks" - hope that's for #6.

I have a feeling it is for #5 to jump ahead of us for Jeanty

Current chatter suggests the Jags are very interested in Jeanty too. I think the HC or GM even said as much.

Probably just a smoke screen, but still.

DJ has them taking him then us Banks. If Jeanty is taken, I really hope qw can swing a trade down.

When did Banks pass Membou in the OT pecking order?

From the 18th....

2) Potential top-five surprise. For weeks now, two of the chalkier mock-draft selections outside the top three picks have been Michigan DT Mason Graham to the Jaguars at No. 5 and Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty to the Raiders at No. 6.

Might we have those two flipped around?

Jeremiah said Jeanty would be a "great option" for the Raiders with the sixth pick, but he also mentioned the Jaguars as a team to keep an eye on for Jeanty, calling it a potential "statement pick" at No. 5 for the new regime in Jacksonville.

"Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but when I listen to (coach Liam Coen and GM James Gladstone) talk and ... discuss what they're looking for in a player," Jeremiah said, "... and valuing the things that they're valuing in terms of the character, the competitiveness, all those things, I'm like, golly, that sounds like two players to me.

"That sounds like Ashton Jeanty and that sounds like (Georgia pass rusher) Jalon Walker. So, I would not rule out the possibility that Jeanty went ahead of that (Raiders) pick, and then he's off the board."

As for the Raiders -- especially if Jeanty is no longer available to them -- Jeremiah said that Pete Carroll, Tom Brady and the rest of the decision-makers "could like Shedeur Sanders" but that the Geno Smith trade might not have them feeling urgent about taking Sanders with the sixth pick. There's also a need in the trenches, and Jeremiah said Graham or Walker would make sense there as strong options.

"When I talked to folks tight with those inside the Raiders organization, they've talked about the line of scrimmage (being) a big focus," Jeremiah said. "They're in a really good spot on that defensive line if they can stay healthy. And I'm like, man, what if you added Mason Graham to that group, and he's playing next to (Christian) Wilkins and Maxx (Crosby)?

"That's pretty fun to see what that could look like. Or, you know, you look at it, you know, if Jalon Walker's there, and just a fastball and a versatile chess piece that you could move around, those would be fun."

Jeremiah also mentioned the need for an immediate offensive guard and possible future tackle, such as Texas' Kelvin Banks Jr.

 

[Chadstroma]

And the explanation on the mock itself...
With Jeanty unavailable, the Raiders decide to continue building at the line of scrimmage. I would assume Texas coach Steve Sarkisian gave his former boss, Pete Carroll, a strong recommendation on Banks. With Kolton Miller seeking a new contract, Banks gives Las Vegas insurance at left tackle. In the meantime, he could play guard if needed.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

currently Membou is -220 to be taken 6th

 

[Chaka]

Barring an Alex Leatherwood/Clelin Ferrell type reach I honestly will be happy with any pick at #6.

Graham, Jeanty, Membou, Walker? All good by me.

 

[SDJohnny]

Former Pro Bowl Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett signing with Titans after extended free agency wait

Lockett was released by the Seahawks on March 5.

www.yahoo.com

Lockett to Titans. Ugh.

 

[joey]

Barring an Alex Leatherwood/Clelin Ferrell type reach I honestly will be happy with any pick at #6.

Graham, Jeanty, Membou, Walker? All good by me.

Agreed

I’d be happy with anyone from this top 7 or 8.

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[LawFitz]

Barring an Alex Leatherwood/Clelin Ferrell type reach I honestly will be happy with any pick at #6.

Graham, Jeanty, Membou, Walker? All good by me.

Agreed

I’d be happy with anyone from this top 7 or 8.

2025 NFL Mock Draft From Brendan Donahue

2025 NFL Draft Mock for every first-round draft pick by team, featuring Abdul Carter & Travis Hunter. Based on draft needs, talent, GM tendencies & scheme fits.

www.sharpfootballanalysis.com

You two are setting yourselves up for loss of ****s when the Raiders take Banks tomorrow at 6 ahead of Membou and Graham.