Combines conclusion provided the answers Oakland was looking for

The 2019 scouting combine just took place this past weekend in Indianapolis, giving teams an up close and personal look at this years crop of talent. Coming off of an ugly 4-12 season, the soon to be Las Vegas Raiders are looking to upgrade the talent level at nearly every position. They have the draft capital to do so as well. They currently hold three picks in the first round thanks to the Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper trades, as well as 11 picks overall. So here's everything you need to know from combine weekend.

Aidan Subira
03/06/2019 10:22 AM (update 08/11/2023 11:22 AM)

Combines conclusion provided the answers Oakland was looking for — *Gruden looks to build a capable team with the treasure trove of picks Oakland has in the 2019 draft.*

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Carr Out, Kyler Murray In?

There's talks across the league that Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray is likely landing with the Arizona Cardinals first overall. If not the Raiders could be another possible suitor. Peter King of NBC Sports reported Monday that Gruden “loves” Murray and is “very interested” in trying to snag him come draft night. There's been a lot of talk and speculation about what the Raiders would do with Quarterback Derek Carr this off season after a very poor 2019 campaign. It was reported over the weekend that they were shopping Carr during the scouting combine however it's not widely believed that they’re seriously considering moving on from him. But let's not forget Gruden is the same man who traded away talents like Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper.

Ab in Silver and Black?

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported over the weekend that the Raiders are one of three teams who have showed the most interest in disgruntled Steelers' receiver Antonio Brown. The Raiders have a huge need at receiver after the Cooper trade and Brown would be a huge upgrade. They have the ammo to trade for Brown. It just comes down to if their willing to pull the trigger.

Karl Joseph Back for Year 5

Safety Karl Joseph will be a Raider next year after the team picked up the fifth year of his contract over the weekend. A former first round pick, Joseph recorded 48 tackles, 2 sacks and an interception in 2018. The Raiders had on of the worst secondaries in football last year but Joseph is only 25 years old and his potential warrants this move.