Oakland Raiders Draft and Free Agency Updated

The Oakland Raiders have the third overall pick in the NFL draft this year, and they can't afford to miss. They already didn't have a first-round pick last year and don't have a second-round pick this year.

After watching Manti Te'o against the Alabama Crimson Tide, that's no longer the direction I want to see the Raiders go in. Te'o looks more like a second- to third-round pick these days, but that isn't the end of the world for the Raiders.

There are plenty of things the Raiders can do with the No. 3 pick as well as throughout the draft. There are also some free agents whom the Raiders can mix with their draft picks to help them immensely.

The Raiders should definitely add some more size, toughness and physicality their roster. They also have a 3-4 coordinator and head coach, so their scheme and personnel should change to match.

Turn the page to see what I came up with.

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