I thought this was a really insightful answer from @Raiders GM John Spytek to @BuckyBrooks and @RhettNFL—and how teams use their ability to fill multiple needs to guide the way on single picks. One reason why premium positions, which are harder to fill later on, win ties.
The latest on Kolton Miller skipping voluntary offseason workouts (Miller wants a new contract. Per source, he and the club are not currently working on a new deal)
My story: https://t.co/PfYQYBuJgq
Draft prospects in Henderson today to visit the #Raiders:
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty
Michigan DT Mason Graham
LSU OT Will Campbell
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart
Texas QB Quinn Ewers
Ohio State QB Will Howard
Michigan OLB Josaiah Stewart
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders visits next week.
Sources: Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders is scheduled to visit the #Raiders early next week.
Las Vegas holds the No. 6 pick in the draft. They have been doing work on QBs and have other QB prospects also coming into their building.
#Raiders superstar DE Maxx Crosby to me on new QB Geno Smith’s extension: “I’m hyped. Geno’s a baller and exactly what we needed for this team and organization. It starts with the work and commitment. The brotherhood. Now it’s our time to prove that. Let’s go win.”
Sources: The #Raiders and QB Geno Smith have agreed to terms on a new deal to better compensate him for his play after the blockbuster trade.
Smith gets a 2-year extension in a deal done by @ChafieFields of @Wasserman. Las Vegas locks in its QB.
Spytek said the team was trying to be intelligently aggressive during free agency: "This isn't a one-year try to save it (season). This is a build the right way, set the franchise in the right direction (and) build for sustained success."
Spytek said DJ Glaze is the team's starting RT at the moment, but anticipate competition at the position.
"We got a draft, we got nine picks and I love linemen."
Spytek on bringing WR Hunter Renfrow to the facility: "We were just visiting and checking in on him. I'll just say he's in a really good spot now where he wants to continue his career. We would be remiss if we didn't think about it."