The last few years (at least) the Raiders first round pick has really been terrible.
2007 Russell was the guy with all the strength and the big body, but lacked the brains and work ethic, now we are paying millions of dollars to a guy who comes to camp out of shape and doesn't put in the work needed to become what his body could become.
2008 DMC was/is a great talent, but the Raiders were ok (not great) at running back. They desperatly needed someone to block for Russell and the backs that they had.
2009 They made Hayward-Bay the first WR in the draft, though he wasn't the best (unless you believe that speed is everything). He had great speed and bad hands and bad route running. Speed is great, but when the QB gets no protection (same problem as the previous year), there is no time to use it. They did have a need at WR, so at least they were trying to address a real need, but it was by no means the biggest hole.
This year, they got a quality linebacker which fills a big hole. The run defense has been terrible and the linebacking corps is very thin and not very good. Glad to see the Raiders do something that addresses a really big need with a player that most acknoledge really is the best available at the position.
Hopefully they will continue by getting o-line help.
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