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Raiders letting teams calling about the first pick know where they stand
TL;DR
The Raiders are expected to draft Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. General Manager John Spytek confirmed that other teams have expressed interest in trading for the pick but indicated the Raiders will likely use it themselves.
The Raiders have the No. 1 overall pick, and it seems a certainty they will draft Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.
General Manager John Spytek acknowledged other teams have an interest in the top pick, but said the Raiders will use the pick without saying the Raiders will use the pick.
āWeāve gotten a few calls, and those teams know where they stand right now,ā Spytek said Tuesday, via Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The Raiders signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins as a bridge quarterback until Mendoza is ready to play. The team could fill out the card before the draft, unlike last year when they had to wait to take running back Ashton Jeanty sixth overall.
āA lot less energy spent on hypotheticals,ā Spytek said. āThereās only one team that can get the exact person they want, and we have that option available to us if we so choose."
Q&A
Who is the likely No. 1 overall pick for the Raiders in the NFL Draft?
The likely No. 1 overall pick for the Raiders is Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.
What did Raiders GM John Spytek say about teams interested in the first pick?
John Spytek stated that other teams have called about the first pick and know where they stand, but the Raiders are inclined to use the pick themselves.
