Raiders Trade Star, Draft Blitz

0:00For the NFL, it's March 7th. Here's what's happening. The Las Vegas Raiders are going all in on a full rebuild after trading Star Pass Russia Max Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first round draft picks, including the 14th overall selection in April's NFL draft. This move hands them a ton of draft capital to fix roster holes under General Manager John Spitec and owners Mark Davis and Tom Brady. It's the second huge trade this week, signaling a clean break from the past as they stockpile picks for the long haul. With Crosby gone, the focus shifts to building from the ground up, especially along the lines where depth is thin. Fans and analysts see this as a chaotic but necessary step, shaking up a franchise that struggled lately. The trade creates buzz about how Las Vegas compare these assets with their number one overall pick to spark a real change. In a fresh mock draft, experts project him grabbing Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall as the cornerstone guy. Then at 14 from the Ravens pick, they snag

1:04Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling to protect him with elite bookends. Later rounds feel key gaps, like Georgia defensive lineman Kristen Miller for the trenches. Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter for speed and pop. Clemson wide receiver, Antonio Williams as a target, South Carolina defensive back, Jalen Kilgore for the secondary, and Kentucky center Jager Burton to anchor the middle. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.