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I was projecting a kicker in Round 5, which is where at least one mock had him, not Round 4.
But you're a huge Maxx Crosby fan I bet aren't ya?CWood24 wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:38 am That is how it works though if you are that good you get selected early if not you go later if at all
Im not against the pick. I wouldn't have done it this early. It's a huge swing for sure at least it wasn't done in the 1st like in years past. Hopefully he pans out better than the other medical red flags this team has draftedNoThanksSir wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:34 am If McCoy can actually play come training camp and not need another surgery, I'm fine with this type of gamble in the 4th round. There is a ton of upside to be had, but it's certainly not without risk.
Precisely we have Stokes, Porter & Richardson at CB with Johnson in the slot then Stukes having the ability to player both inside & outside plus FSMexicanHulk wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:37 am McCoy is absolutely a great pick at this point. Well worth the risk. Even if he has to have surgery & misses this season. If they feel he can recover & come back healthy next season, it's a slam dunk!!
Is your middle name "If"CWood24 wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:41 am Precisely we have Stokes, Porter & Richardson at CB with Johnson in the slot then Stukes having the ability to player both inside & outside plus FS
If McCoy has to miss the season or just the start we’re fine at the position
If we can get Porter & Richardson going we will have a good young backfield
I usually don't have much to say about most draft picks, but I remember the Reggie McKenzie days of drafting already injured players. It didn't go well. This guy had to sit out an entire season, which means that by the time we get to opening day, he will not have played a down of football in a real game in about 18 months.BoKnows81 wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:27 am So I ask you again. Why did a once top 10 pick fall to the 4th round if theres no concern? When have the Raiders ever proved they are smarter than other teams? Point is, this is a gamble that a contender takes. Not a rebuilding team with a rookie QB incoming.
BoKnows81 wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:27 am So I ask you again. Why did a once top 10 pick fall to the 4th round if theres no concern? When have the Raiders ever proved they are smarter than other teams? Point is, this is a gamble that a contender takes. Not a rebuilding team with a rookie QB incoming.
I like the flavor of your kool aidBG3428 wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:42 am Like it or not, this is basically year 1 of a rebuild with a slight head start last year.
What’s wrong with filling needs outside of last year’s draft picks? We should draft OL, WR, DL when we went heavy there last year and don’t know the grade?
If our WRs are shit this year, we load up next year as Mendoza takes over.
None of these picks were reaches so far and I’d argue not one starter will be drafted today with the current roster.
Mendoza - future QB
Stukes - Will start by year’s end
Crawford - Will get playing time and likely start or be key rotational guy next year
Zuhn - Might shock people and start this year
McCoy - Probably red shirt and hopefully start next year
