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Oakland Raiders: What SHOULD Happen, in My Opinion

 
Before you read this, please remember: This is what I think SHOULD (key word: "Should") happen. Not what actually will happen. Draft The Raiders have many needs, and they need to draft well. Here's what SHOULD happen.   First round: In the first round, I think the Raiders should go for Jeremy Maclin, WR from Missouri. JaMarcus Russell has one of the strongest arms in the NFL, and Jeremy is a blazing fast receiver who can catch the deep ball. Not only would Jeremy Maclin help Russell, he could also help Johnnie Lee Higgins. If Jeremy was always catching long balls, teams would put all focus on him, like teams do to Larry with the Cardinals, and Johnnie Lee would have much less attention from defenses, getting open with his great speed. Same thing with Chaz Schillens. Jeremy Maclin could also help Darren McFaddenn/Michael Bush/Justin Fargas. Teams would be expecting the pass, after a few good gains from it, and there comes the run! So if Jeremy Maclin would help the QB, two ... (link)

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