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With the 4th pick in the MCM Mock Draft

....the Oakland Raiders represented by DannoE select....

Vernon Gholston, defensive end, Ohio State.

They make this pick because he's easily the best available defensive layer left on the board, and they need some serious help on defense.  With that said, in this spot I think Al Davis might choose a receiver.  But since this is MY pick, I'm picking a guy who's likely to actually HIT in this draft.

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I like the pick.
In reality, though, I think Al Davis is too in love with Darren McFadden to pass him up...

by SuperHorn on Apr 10, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions  

That would make sense.
And it could happen.  But I think Davis will do something that makes NO sense, and that to me is gamble on a receiver when better, more likely to hit players are available.
DannoE

Go read FRIDAY MAD SCIENCE at www.paperbackreader.com
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by DannoE on Apr 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions  

BTW, for those still watching Mocking the Draft
You NEVER draft a right tackle in the first round.  No one does.  Draft LEFT tackles and move the busts to the other side.

However, the 49er's apparently never got the memo.  But they still got an "A-".

Argh.

DannoE

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Thanks!

by DannoE on Apr 10, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions  

i really like gholston
I would even approve of the titans trading up to get him if he falls to 6 or 7....

by zackmann on Apr 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

well
i like him alot too but e is definitely 3-4 DE/OLB and really wouldn't fit our scheme. It could work we just wouldn't get everything he brings to game in our defense.

by jtc2086 on Apr 11, 2008 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

More like Ghost-on
Gholston is built to be the next "Freak" but looking at his stats last season he had like 4 good games and the rest he had little or no stats. I look more at what someone has done on the field and less at Combine/Pro Day stats. I could be totally wrong but I personally don't think he is as good as shown. I highly doubt that the Raiders will take McFadden but who knows when it comes to Al Davis he may think a five RB system is a thing of the future. I think if Dorsey or Ellis are still available they should be taken because they not only need someone to replace Warren Sapp but to play better then Sapp.

by SoCalTitan on Apr 11, 2008 2:44 AM CDT reply actions  

I was thinking that too...
...and was surprised to see Dorsey gone.  But both he and Ellis were off the board.  So...
DannoE

Go read FRIDAY MAD SCIENCE at www.paperbackreader.com
Thanks!

by DannoE on Apr 11, 2008 6:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

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