Oakland Raiders Just a Defensive Line Away from Relevance

November 2, 2014   ·   Maurice Moton   ·   Jump to comments

If general manager Reggie Mckenzie wants to improve the outlook of the Oakland Raiders franchise, he must address the defensive line.
Mckenzie had the right idea when signing free agents Justin Tuck, Antonio Smith and C.J. Wilson, but the trio hasn’t fulfilled expectations needed to solidify the front line.
Rookie nose tackle Justin Ellis is the only player on the defensive line drafted by Oakland, and that needs to change by the 2015 draft.
Both Tuck and Smith are under contract until 2016 with guaranteed money. When Wilson’s contract expires after this season, the Raiders should strongly consider drafting defensive tackle Leonard Williams from the University of Southern California. The pick would allow Smith to move back to his natural position at defensive end.
Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller suggested standout offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi for the Raiders in a mock draft. However, Donald Penn has played well at left tackle.
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