Raiders' Bold Moves in Free Agency & Mock Draft

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 9th update. The Las Vegas Raiders are fired up heading into NFL free agency after a strong showing at the 2026 Scouting Combine and trading away star. Defensive in Max Crosby, their general manager John Spitech and coach Clint Cubiac want young talents to rebuild the team. A new, mock draft version, 9.0 projects their top picks for the upcoming draft. The front office put in extra work at the Combine, showing a smart and patient scouting process. They are okay taking some tough losses this year to stock up on players for the long haul. Free agency opens today and they plan to be aggressive. Fans and scouts see this as a fresh start for the silver and black. The trade of Crosby clear space for new blood and the staff's early evaluations give them an edge. Losing games now could mean more draft capital later. In the mock draft, they grab quarterback Fernando Mendoza, first overall from Indiana to pair with Cubiac's offense. At pick 14, they add massive defensive

1:01linemen Caleb Banks from Florida, a beast at six feet six and 330 pounds. Later rounds bring wide receiver Omar Cooper from Indiana at 36, safety AJ. Halsey from LSU at 67, linebacker J. Golday from Cincinnati at 98, an outside linebacker Romello Height from Texas Tech at 1. 13. These picks fit a shift to a three four defense and aim to build grit and speed. The daily news now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Press play, put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com