Oakland Raiders 2007 Draft Preview
Football Betting Lines
04/02/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Draftniks everywhere are sitting on pins and needles waiting to see what the Raiders will do with the No. 1 pick. Conventional wisdom says that offensively-challenged will select strong-armed LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, though there are schools of thought suggesting that the Silver and Black should draft either Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson or trade down in order to further fortify a thin roster. Whatever happens at No. 1, the Raiders will not have addressed their only need by any stretch. Oakland needs at least two impact offensive linemen, and at least one who can join the mix to start at tackle. A pass-catching tight end would serve new head coach Lane Kiffin's offense quite well also. Defense is perceived to be among the team's strengths, but depth is an issue across the board on that side of the ball and the face of the defense, tackle Warren Sapp, will turn 35 before the 2007 season ends.
2006 Record: 2-14
First Pick: No. 1
Number of Selections: 10 (1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7)
RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2006 - Michael Huff (S, Texas); 2005 - Fabian Washington (CB, Nebraska); 2004 - Robert Gallery (T, Iowa); 2003 - Nnamdi Asomugha (CB, California), Tyler Brayton (DE, Colorado); 2002 - Phillip Buchanon (CB, Miami), Napoleon Harris (LB, Northwestern); 2001 - Derrick Gibson (S, Florida State); 2000 - Sebastian Janikowski (K, Florida State); 1999 - Matt Stinchcomb (OT, Georgia); 1998 - Charles Woodson (CB, Michigan), Mo Collins (OL, Florida); 1997 - Darrell Russell (DT, USC); 1996 - Rickey Dudley (TE, Ohio State); 1995 - Napoleon Kaufman (RB, Washington); 1994 - Rob Fredrickson (LB, Michigan State); 1993 - Patrick Bates (DB, Texas A&M); 1992 - Chester McGlockton (DL, Clemson); 1991 - Todd Marinovich (QB, USC); 1990 - Anthony Smith (DE, Arizona).
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cincinnati had its problems defensively last season, then lost reliable players like linebacker Brian Simmons (released) and safety Kevin Kaesviharn (free agent to Saints) in the offseason. The Bengals need to get younger and
<< Kansas City Chiefs 2007 Draft Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Though defensive-minded head coach Herm Edwards would
probably rather shore up his area of expertise, there is no disputing that
Kansas City has more significant needs on offense. The Chiefs have long lacked
a first-rate No.
<< Miami Dolphins 2007 Draft Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The million dollar question for the Dolphins involves the
quarterback position. Joey Harrington was released, Daunte Culpepper cannot
realistically be viewed as a reliable option, and Dan Marino does not appear
ready to come
<< New York Jets 2007 Draft Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jets could use some assistance in the secondary, where
safety Kerry Rhodes is the only player that warrants special notation in the
opposing scouting report. New York added a wealth of players to the front
seven via free
<< New England Patriots 2007 Draft Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Patriots have endured perpetual health problems in the
secondary, particularly at safety, where Rodney Harrison has missed most of
the last two years due to injury. If New England doesn't target secondary help
with one of
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jaguars were done in last season largely due to injury problems on defense, so enhancing their base of talent on that side of the football will likely be the franchise's top draft-day goal. High-priced defensive end Reggi
San Diego Chargers 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chargers could end up with as many as six first-day
picks, as the team would add a first- and third-rounder if another club signs
away restricted free agent running back Michael Turner. The possibility of six
more ready-t
Cleveland Browns 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Like the Dolphins, the Browns are a team with a draft
status that will be impacted by what it chooses to do at the quarterback
position in the coming weeks. Conventional wisdom suggests that Cleveland will
add a veteran QB su
Denver Broncos 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Broncos are likely to be in the market for linebacker
help, since middle man Al Wilson is being shopped in a trade and is set to be
released if he is not dealt. After releasing the disappointing Courtney Brown,
some assis
Buffalo Bills 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The first day of the 2007 Draft will be extremely important
for a Bills team that cut ties with the likes of running back Willis McGahee,
linebackers Takeo Spikes and London Fletcher-Baker, and cornerback Nate
Clements during
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