2011 NFL Draft

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Yeah, is it wrong for me to all of a sudden not like Kaepernick? I was rooting for the team to pick either Dalton, Ponder, or Kaepernick but since the Raiders are interested in Kaepernick it tells me he's not worth it. All they do is take the fastest player, or freak. In this case I'm sure it's because he's 6ft 6. but everyone they choose usually ends up being a dud.
Source: Kaepernick is No. 1 QB on Raiders’ draft board | ProFootballTalk

If it weren't for some of Al Davis' crazy 1st & 2nd round picks, the Raiders would be a pretty talented team. they've done pretty well overall, but there team has been set back by taking guys like Heyward-bey & Russell, and that unknown safety in the 2nd. But, they have built a decent roster otherwise, e.g. they drafted Heyward-bey in the 1st but got Louis Murphy in the 4th I think. the latter has made an impact.