Paul Skenes is elite.
But he doesn’t hit home runs.
Aaron Judge is elite.
But he doesn’t pitch no-hitters.
Shohei Ohtani is the best player in MLB.
It is not even remotely close.
"John Spytek has nailed this draft. It's as simple as that."
ESPN draft analysts gushed about the #Raiders' 10-pick haul headlined by Fernando Mendoza:
"This is one of the best drafts I've seen this year... It's easy to do that when you have the No. 1 pick, but they're doing it consistently in every round. Jermod McCoy was the top corner in this draft for me. If he can get on the field... he is an absolute star, an All-Pro caliber corner... (Safeties) Stukes and Johnson are such great athletes." - Matt Miller
"The only team that has five of my top-100 players in this draft, Las Vegas Raiders. Six of my top 109... The difference between this version of the Raiders and what we've seen in different years/administrations is the alignment being much more connected now... I like the initial outlook for Fernando Mendoza and this offense." - Field Yates
"You got pieces around the QB... You add Mike Washington Jr. to Ashton Jeanty. You got Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer. You added Jalen Nailor. Glaze can come through at RT. Defensively you added pieces. Watch out. Once Mendoza figures it out, it's not going to take him long to crack the code... Once Mendoza establishes himself, they're off to the races. This team is being built to win." - Mel Kiper
"I personally think it's incredible... (Round 6 pick) Malik Benson played big-time football for Oregon down the stretch... ripping good defenses. That's how you maximize value at every part of the draft... Develop and implement these guys on the field so you get tangible results. But as far as the GM is concerned, John can sit back and say, 'I did what I had to do.'" - Louis Riddick
“Did you see Maxx Crosby is back with the Raiders? Beautiful to see people reconnect after so long apart. All I know is I’d never fail to get physical with you lol…hope you’re doing good.”