They have the old regime to thank for that. The Raiders made some silly trades before new general manager Reggie McKenzie arrived (see Palmer, Carson).
The Raiders finally made their first pick at the end of the third round, and they've been a part of the draft rotation ever since. Here's a look at the players they drafted so far, with grades for each pick.
Tony Bergstrom, OT, Utah (No. 95 overall)
You can never have enough offensive line depth, so it makes sense that the Raiders would go for an offensive lineman with their first pick.
The thing that stands out about Tony Bergstrom is his age. He's not ancient like Brandon Weeden, but he's going to be 26 by the time the 2012 season rolls around. No doubt that scared a lot of teams off.
Bergstrom could conceivably fill in at right tackle, but he's more likely to fill in on the inside of Oakland's offensive line. He doesn't have the greatest physical tools, but he's a technically sound and tough son of a gun who plays until the whistle blows.
Not a bad pick by the Raiders.
Grade: B
Miles Burris, OLB, San Diego State (No. 129 overall)
The Raiders needed to find front-seven depth, and that need was satisfied with this pick.
Miles Burris is nothing special as a linebacker, but he's an above-average athlete who can cover a lot of ground in a hurry. He also plays with a lot of energy, which in his case is both a blessing and a curse.
Burris doesn't appear to be starting material, but he will be able to help out on special teams and fill in at linebacker if need be. Nothing special, but not a wasted pick either.
Grade: B-
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
