Oakland Raiders Draft 2008

Inside The Oakland Raiders Jerry McDonald has some tidbits from the combine in Indianapolis Overheard at the combine.

We’ll have too wait and see how good of a deal it was to put the “exclusive” franchise tag on cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. From what McDonald says it might end up costing the Raiders over $10 million this season.

Haven’t checked to see if both will be at the combine but here’s a Glenn Dorsey vs. Sedrick Ellis quote

One personnel expert’s assessment of LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey as opposed to USC defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis:

“Dorsey. Hands down. He’s a top four pick no question while Ellis is a nice player but belongs in the top 15.”

KFFL.com has posted that the Raiders met with University of Texas OT Tony Hills and University of Kansas OT Anthony Collins.

Justin Fargas re-signs with Raiders

Great news. Now for most teams this would mean we won’t have to speculate about drafting Darren McFadden in April, but then as long as Al Davis is around we’ll never be mistaken as a team that does things in the conventional manner. And I don’t mind that at all. Been a Raiders fan for too long to think all the problems stem from Al alone. Looking at this year’s draft I think the Raiders can address the needs on the defensive line and wide receiver now that Fargas is signed.

Fargas is coming off a 1,000-yard rushing performance, posting 1,009 yards on 222 carries with four touchdowns and a 4.5-yards per rushing attempt average in 2007.

Fargas recorded a career-high 179 yards during the Silver and Black’s 35-17 win over the Dolphins in Miami last season. Fargas had four 100-yard games in 2007 and has five overall in his NFL career.