Just Get Quality

Okay, I am through my off season catharsis and have come to the conclusion that I don't care who the Raiders draft, just so long as they are quality players and at least one or two of them have an immediate, positive impact on the team. Of course I have my dream scenario, however unlikely.

I tried to stay realistic in my wants, I like JaMarcus Russell with the first pick overall. In the second round I really like LB HB Blades. He's just the kind of guy this team needs, a leader, a hard worker, a student of the game. He's a little under sized and needs to improve against the pass but could be a great addition to an emerging D. Nobody else seems to think the Raiders will get him, the conventional wisdom says we need so much offense that the 33rd pick will go that way as well. But I don't think it would be a mistake to ad a a great LB with great character to our team. Another plus for Blades is his pedigree.

At the end of the day, if the Raiders draft quality we will get better. If we do not draft a QB some where in the draft (Russell or Quinn in the first. Brennan or Smith in the 2nd) I will be very skeptical of our offense depending on who they go out and get via free agency. Walter may still be the future but I am not convinced. He deserves a chance but can we afford to not draft another young QB to compete for the job?