the dismay-ders

i think thats going to be the most fun part of this blog (ok def not but still), creating sports related puns is a great deal of fun. but at number four on my mock draft: The Oakland Raiders. The cancer in Oakland has taken roots in the front office of the organization and is much deeper than just a problem with getting talent on the field. Al Davis is ridiculous. He has treated hiring a coach like trying on a dress before the prom (an experience i am sure we can all relate to). With Kiffin he tried to phone in plays during the game, nobody knew who was in control of the defense and it was all a mess. The Cable experiment has not been much better, especially with the wave of the off the field controversy he has found himself immersed in. Just a horrible owner all round, and i cannot see the raiders improving until they get rid of him (Al Davis not Cable, although they could probably do without him as well). That being said they are on pace to land another top 5 pick this year, and there is a lot available. The last 3 games the raiders have been absolutely abhorrent, not only are they a far cry from the team that was 1-1 and had almost beaten San Diego on MNF, but their uninspired play leaves little hope for the rest of the season. With holes on most of the defense, and no OL worth the pick, i think the Raiders must go with the defensive BPA. This happens to be Taylor Mays, preseason i would have said Dunlap here, but despite a weak schedule so far he has only amassed 2 sacks and 3 tfl, one of his sacks coming against charleston, the other sack against kentucky. Mays, however is an electric prospect. One thing is certain, Al Davis loves speed. That makes this pick a no brainer. Mays did the right thing in continuing his education, and his draft stock has soared as a result of it. Mays is a smart guy with his head on his shoulders, and has a great work ethic, something that the Oakland Raiders need DESPERATELY.

1. STL- Sam Bradford- Oklahoma

2. TB- Ndamukong Suh- Nebraska

3. KC- Russell Okung- Oklahoma State

4. OAK- Taylor Mays-Safety- 6'3'' 230 lbs USC- Sr.