Oakland Raiders 2007 Draft Preview: #1 Pick Awaits

(Sports Network) - OAKLAND Draftniks everywhere are sitting on pins and needles waiting to see what the Oakland Raiders will do with the No. 1 pick.

Conventional wisdom says that offensively-challenged will select strong-armed LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, though there are schools of thought suggesting that the Silver and Black should draft either Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson or trade down in order to further fortify a thin roster.

Whatever happens at No. 1, the Raiders will not have addressed their only need by any stretch.

Oakland needs at least two impact offensive linemen, and at least one who can join the mix to start at tackle. A pass-catching tight end would serve new head coach Lane Kiffin’s offense quite well also.

Defense is perceived to be among the team’s strengths, but depth is an issue across the board on that side of the ball and the face of the defense, tackle Warren Sapp, will turn 35 before the 2007 season ends.

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