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Raiders GM Spytek: teams interested in top pick 'know where they stand'
TL;DR
Raiders GM John Spytek indicated that the team is focused on selecting Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. Despite interest from other teams, Spytek made it clear that they are not considering trade offers.
Sometimes the top pick in the NFL Draft is up for grabs. This is does not look like one of those years.
Though the Raiders aren't revealing anything, all indications are they are laser focused on taking Fernando Mendoza with their pick at number one overall. But that hasn't stopped a few teams from reaching out just in case.
"We've gotten a few calls and those teams know where they stand," Raiders GM John Spytek said with a knowing grin.
The look said it all. The look of a man whose response to those interested teams was 'not a chance, we got our guy,'
That's because for the first time in a very long time, the Raiders are sitting with their choice of any player in this draft and there's only one obvious pick, not only in terms of talent, but the Raiders need -- Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza.
The Heisman winning QB is about as much of a lock for the top pick as they come. Any team looking to trade up would be doing so with the hopes of getting him too. But the Raiders could not be more excited about being in the position where they can add a franchise quarterback and open their window to have the best shot at building a winner this millennium.
So, yeah, to the rest of the NFL, no fault in asking, but I think the Raiders got their guy and you'll have to make other plans.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: John Spytek: teams interested in Raiders top pick 'know where they stand'
Q&A
Who is the Raiders' top pick in the NFL Draft?
The Raiders are focused on selecting Fernando Mendoza with their first overall pick.
What did Raiders GM John Spytek say about trade offers for the top pick?
John Spytek mentioned that they have received calls from interested teams but are not considering any trade offers.
Why are teams interested in the Raiders' first overall pick?
Teams are interested in the Raiders' first overall pick because it presents an opportunity to select a highly coveted player, but Spytek has indicated they are set on Mendoza.