Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie hit a home run during last year’s draft. He picked up possible franchise cornerstones with his first three picks. His last fourth-round pick made an all-rookie team.
He had eight draft picks and five of them started as rookies. The team expects major contributions from six next season. Not too shabby, Reg.
His young foundation is being built, but McKenzie has significant work remaining. His roster remains littered with holes, but another strong draft could help the Raiders compete.
McKenzie insists that he’ll take the best available player with each selection and stick to his big board, but there are positions the Raiders need over others.