Raiders: 3 mistakes they must avoid in the 2022 NFL Draft
The Reach
A tradition like no other when it comes to this Raiders franchise is the “Reach.” We have seen it time and time again over the last few years, as the franchise has squandered incredible draft capital, like three first-round picks in 2019, and two more in 2020.
Hopefully, the new regime for the Raiders will avoid this costly mistake, and go with the best talent available that can help the team. Guys like Clelin Ferrell, Johnathan Abram, Damon Arnette, Henry Ruggs III, and Alex Leatherwood are examples of first-round guys who have yet to help this team, and some of them are already gone.
2022 NFL draft: 3 draft targets if the Raiders trade up
The Raiders traded their first and second-round picks for Davante Adams, but the thought of getting back into those rounds intrigues Zielger.
This is a crucial draft for this Raiders franchise, as it is not only Ziegler’s first as the general manager but could be the final pieces of the puzzle for a team that will challenge in a tough AFC West in 2022. Remember, this group went to the playoffs despite numerous on and off-the-field issues in 2021, and with Ziegler and McDaniels at the helm now, you have to think that was just the beginning of something special.