Here at Sports World News we will count down each NFL teams’ 2014 draft needs and perfect fits. At the end of every team we will make a pick on who the team could take at their position.
Sports World News NFL Mock Draft 8.0
2013 Review: The Raiders put together another subpar season even though they were in the thick of the playoff race through seven games. The Raiders then proceeded to implode and finish the season at 4-12. The coaching staff and front office are both back so this is the make or break season for the Raiders as they attempt to move past the Al Davis era.
Needs:
Quarterback: The Raiders traded for Matt Schaub, but are still interested in finding a long term solution at quarterback. The draft is littered with quarterback talent in the early goings as well as late round developmental guys. The Raiders have their choice of which path they would like to walk.
Safety: The Raiders owe their late season collapse due to their miserable pass defense down the stretch. The Raiders need to upgrade most of the secondary, but safety has been a liability in the late goings of the season. In a pass happy league like the NFL, the Raiders need players who can make stops in the pass game.
Middle Linebacker: Again the Raider defense wasn't very good in 2013, and could use a ton of upgrades in the draft. Middle linebacker is a position that has gotten no love in this draft and Oakland might be able to steal a late round talent due to how many teams do not think highly of the position.
Targets: Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M
Best First Round Fit: Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
The Raiders need quarterback help, but they might find a player worthy of the No. 5 pick in their eyes. Evans is a freak athlete that will make the Raider offense better and give Schaub a number one receiving target. The Raiders can find their quarterback of the future later.
NFL Draft Team Previews:
No. 6 Atlanta Falcons
No. 7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
No. 8 Minnesota Vikings
No. 9 Buffalo Bills
No. 10 Detroit Lions
No. 11 Tennessee Titans
No. 12 New York Giants
No. 13 St. Louis Rams (Coming Soon)
No. 14 Chicago Bears
No. 15 Pittsburgh Steelers
No. 16 Dallas Cowboys
No. 17 Baltimore Ravens
No. 18 New York Jets
No. 19 Miami Dolphins
No. 20 Arizona Cardinals
No. 21 Green Bay Packers
No. 22 Philadelphia Eagles
No. 23 Kansas City Chiefs
No. 24 Cincinnati Bengals
No. 25 San Diego Chargers
No. 26 Indianapolis Colts
No. 27 New Orleans Saints
No. 28 Carolina Panthers
No. 29 New England Patriots
No. 30 San Francisco 49ers
No. 31 Denver Broncos
No. 32 Seattle Seahawks
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