The Raiders needed tons of defensive help this offseason. They got some, most of it in free agency’s second wave. Big money was thrown at offensive players last month, with only defensive back Lamarcus Joyner wooed with a hefty paycheck.
That’s not enough but better than nothing, and strengthens the expectation the Raiders will go defense early and often in the NFL draft.
A majority of the team’s four picks in the top 35 overall should go defensive coordinator Paul Guenther’s way. Even half could be consider disappointment for a unit needing major upgrades at several spots.