The Las Vegas Raiders will be one of the most active teams in the NFL Draft, as they are loaded with 10 picks and could potentially add more. The Raiders sheer number of picks make them a team that could pace the respective draft and free agent markets, as they rebuild their roster.
The draft is around the corner and the Raiders were very visible at the combine. Below are some, but not all, of the many takeaways from the NFL Combine for the Raiders. Klint Kubiak and the Raiders gave valuable insight into how they plan to address the immediate future of the team roster-wise.
Mendoza and the Raiders’ Formal Meeting
The Raiders are all but a lock to draft quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Mendoza’s confirmation that he and the Raiders had a formal interview is one of the biggest takeaways from the NFL Combine where few details were actually released.
Las Vegas‘ interview with Mendoza is all but a formality, as it would be hard to see the Raiders not drafting the talented quarterback. With Kubiak and company improving the Raiders’ play calling and Mendoza and others improving the roster on the field, Las Vegas has reason to be optimistic.