The state of the Raiders draft on the eve of draft day: Raider X

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RaiderSithLord RaiderSithLord posted 4/25/2008 from mvn.com [flag]
Tomorrow is the big day. All of the waiting and debating will be over. The world will know who the Oakland Raiders will be pinning their hopes on. Raider X makes his last predraft appearance to break down the scenario that he sees unfolding, and offers some advice for Al Davis and the Raider organization. [link]

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