Three words: Johnnie Lee Higgins
I know it seems like the sexy idea – hey Al Davis loves speed (true to a fault), Crabtree will be off the board, Raiders need a #1 WR – so Maclin HAS to be the pick. I’m sorry Pat Kirwan, Charles Davis, Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, and the vast vast majority of mock drafts I have seen lately. If anyone out there is doubting the usefulness or relevancy of drafttek’s system – here is a shining example – but I digress.
The Oakland roster has a receiver with blazing speed and big play capability, his name as previously stated is Johnnie Lee Higgins (JLH). JLH was picked up to not only catch the deep bomb from J.Russ but also for his return potential. After a dissapointing year in which he was benched in favor of Tim Dwight, he was finally given an opportunity to develop. Last year he finally hit his stride, returning punts and showing a knack for being dangerous in open space. The Raiders also added SS Tyvon Branch, who before becoming injured, showed great potential as the Raiders kickoff return. Though Branch is a rookie, Tom Cable recently talked up his return ability as a vital part of the kick return team. The Raiders also recently re-signed Justin Miller, a pro-bowl alternate kick returner – he was the special teams player of the month for December, and really helped the Raiders provide a legitimate threat in the return game after Branch went down.
I just cant see the Raiders spending the 7th overall pick in the draft on a player that they already have. Maclin offers little in terms of variety to the Raiders roster. And even if Al has dreams of two speedsters, streaking down the sidelines in identical form, I sincerely doubt he would waste the #7 pick on making that happen – unless Al sees something special in Maclin, and I really don’t (no offense kid). I’ve asked Warren to lockout Maclin for the Raiders, and until I see or hear otherwise, that’s the way it’s got to be. Think otherwise – just let me know!
Tim – YOUR Raiders Team Needs Correspondent
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Comment by Annoyed by Googles' ad — April 1, 2009 @ 4:17 pm