Raiders to trade out of 4?

hagan714 · 04-25-2008, 07:32 PM

Raiders have "serious" conversations with team interested in trade

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Teams picking near the top of the NFL Draft normally have plenty of needs.
Even after a busy offseason of acquisitions that brought in former Pro Bowlers DeAngelo Hall and Javon Walker, the Oakland Raiders are no different.

That's why Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said the team is giving consideration to moving down from the No. 4 spot in the first round to make up for the fact that Oakland's second of five picks doesn't come until the fourth round with the 104th overall selection.

"More than ever, not in Raider fashion, we may trade back," Kiffin said Thursday. "It hasn't happened before but it is something we're seriously looking at. And that stems from the lack of picks and not having a fifth, a third or a second. It's something we're really looking at and having conversations about."

Kiffin said the Raiders have talked to a number of teams interested in the fourth pick, with some of those conversations characterized as "serious."
The fourth pick could have significant value because it's probable that highly regarded running back Darren McFadden will be available and there's also a good chance that top quarterback Matt Ryan will be there for the taking.

Raiders have "serious" conversations with team interested in trade

i know this has been rumored but what if Dorsey goes at 2 and Atl. goes QB. Would you mind a trade up for LONG?

04-25-2008, 07:32 PM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Raiders to trade out of 4? Raiders have "serious" conversations with team interested in trade ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Teams picking near the top of the NFL Draft normally have plenty of needs. Even after a busy offseason of acquisitions that brought in former Pro Bowlers DeAngelo Hall and Javon Walker, the Oakland Raiders are no different. That's why Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said the team is giving consideration to moving down from the No. 4 spot in the first round to make up for the fact that Oakland's second of five picks doesn't come until the fourth round with the 104th overall selection. "More than ever, not in Raider fashion, we may trade back," Kiffin said Thursday. "It hasn't happened before but it is something we're seriously looking at. And that stems from the lack of picks and not having a fifth, a third or a second. It's something we're really looking at and having conversations about." Kiffin said the Raiders have talked to a number of teams interested in the fourth pick, with some of those conversations characterized as "serious." The fourth pick could have significant value because it's probable that highly regarded running back Darren McFadden will be available and there's also a good chance that top quarterback Matt Ryan will be there for the taking. Raiders have "serious" conversations with team interested in trade i know this has been rumored but what if Dorsey goes at 2 and Atl. goes QB. Would you mind a trade up for LONG?
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