That's the new motto over in Oakland, as the Raiders decided to take a running back over a defensive or offensive lineman. Their biggest need going into the off-season was getting that defensive line (who ranked 31st against the run) sured up. Well, they signed New York Giant former first round pick William Joseph, who has done nothing in this league and they signed Lions castoff defensive end Kalimba Edwards.
Are those two players really supposed to get that defensive line back to respectability?...

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On April 26th, 2008 the NFL held its annual rite of passage as college hopefuls transition from unpaid athletes to millionaires during a grueling two day marathon of drafting by pro teams. The event, held in the sports Mecca of New York started at 3:00 PM and the first two rounds concluded about 6 hours later.

With the fourth pick in the draft, and no other foreseeable first day pick, the Raiders would have to make that one pick count. And according to many draft analysts they did...

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