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Despite indications that the Raiders might try to trade out of the No. 4 overall pick, they’re also interviewing with some of the guys who’ll likely be available if/when they use the fourth pick.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Raiders will visit with defensive end/linebacker Vernon Gholston, offensive tackle Jake Long, defensive end Chris Long, and running back Darren McFadden. A visit also is expected from LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey.
At least two of those guys will be available, if the Raiders use the No. 4 pick. Three could be available, if the Falcons use the third overall selection on Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan.
April 16th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
I’m pretty sure they’ve already met with McFadden and Gholston.
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April 17th, 2008 at 12:24 am
The raiders have already met with Chris Long and Darren Mcfadden. Howie Long Confirmed Chris’s visit on his interview with Dan Patrick, and D-Mac posted a blog entry about his visit, and it was reported by Jerry Mcdonald of insidethebay.com
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April 17th, 2008 at 12:41 am
I know that McFadden visited last week. Maybe they are additional visits.
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April 17th, 2008 at 12:53 am
hopefully Da Raidaz can trade down, but if not, I’m hoping for a defensive pick.
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April 17th, 2008 at 1:27 am
The Oakland Raiders seem dysfunctional, but with a solid draft and one year of really grinding it out, they can come to the forefront of AFC team by 2010. Maybe.
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April 17th, 2008 at 2:35 am
McFadden is the pick unless Howie’s boy is there.
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April 17th, 2008 at 3:08 am
Yeah they met with Jake Long already and Dmac and Chris Long went to a Giants game with Kirk Morrison
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April 17th, 2008 at 10:40 am
They have to at least posture that they’re seriously going to keep the pick, in order to maximize the trade value.
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April 17th, 2008 at 10:43 am
PLEASE let it be Jake Long! Or even Chris Long! Just not a runner (we’ve already got several). Plus, I’m not sold on Gholston’s skills yet. He looked impressive against a pretty pathetic college schedule last year. That in no way translates to a stellar NFL performance. I’m afraid he’ll be a worse bet than Gallery, and that’s saying something.
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