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99% chance the Raiders start things off with doing what we all want them to do. Less than a 1% chance they trade the pick? Yep. There will be some interesting trades in the first round, including a possibility our new management trades up into the first round using the "extra" picks we have this year. But, I am expecting an evening of observing and anticipating rounds 2 & 3 tomorrow night.

Enjoy one of the best sports events of the year -- the NFL draft.

Rabidraider wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2026 6:34 pm He's a reach at 13.

I wonder if they looked into trading down at all.

BoKnows81 wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2026 6:35 pm There's no such thing for a potential franchise QB

He's not a franchise guy IMO. Without a 5th year option most graded him a 2nd rounder.

16 to 88 wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2026 6:34 pm Ravens are going to take Ioane. Remember, you heard it here first.

No both NFL draft channels said it first and second....but we will give you third

Rams definitely have a need at WR so I'm guessing the plan was because this draft is so deep at that position they are gambling a guy they like will be there at 29.

MexicanHulk wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2026 6:35 pm I'd be all for it too for them. But I wouldn't have done this early for Simpson. I like Simpson but not in the 1st. They shoulda took Nuss, C. Payton or. Allar later.

That was 100% McVay.

They are thinking much further ahead than a lot of others teams certainly us.

You cant say you would of rather taken this qb or that qb later. If hes your guy, you take him. When will people realize you dont f[raiders_icon]ck around at QB.

ELCAraiderfan wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2026 6:36 pm No both NFL draft channels said it first and second....but we will give you third

I hate it when people call me out on my BS! And forget the participation trophy, can I have some of your silver?

Rabidraider wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2026 6:36 pm He's not a franchise guy IMO. Without a 5th year option most graded him a 2nd rounder.

Yea, im not doubting McVay. They are prepping for life without Stafford. They have no major needs. Love that pick for them.

Bain, from Miami to Tampa

Bain, not a great hugger.

BoKnows81 wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2026 6:37 pm You cant say you would of rather taken this qb or that qb later. If hes your guy, you take him. When will people realize you dont f[raiders_icon]ck around at QB.

So true. If they had passed on him the chances are some other team scoops him up.

BoKnows81 wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2026 6:37 pm You cant say you would of rather taken this qb or that qb later. If hes your guy, you take him. When will people realize you dont f[raiders_icon]ck around at QB.

You can absolutely say that. Depends on how high a ceiling is & if you're ok with that. There's lots of variables

I think it was ridiculous that Orlovsky rated Simpson higher than Mendoza but I'm not surprised Simpson went in that range. The Rams aren't going to pick that high very often so I think it's a solid move. I'll also trust McVay way more than the general media sentiment.

Bain is PISSED! Dude was hostile going down the walk from the green room, SNATCHING that buc hat. He's pissed off he didnt go before top 10.

16 to 88 wrote: Thu Apr 23, 2026 6:36 pm Rams definitely have a need at WR so I'm guessing the plan was because this draft is so deep at that position they are gambling a guy they like will be there at 29.

This draft is not a good WR draft. It's overrated for sure. There's some solid talent later but, not deep for sure.