#4 Darren McFadden This wasn't who I wanted, but it will make the offensive side stronger, and more respectable. We have a lot of serviceable running backs already on the team, so he needs to bring us big plays, and lots of them to justify his high draft number. I expect that he will eventually do that. Does he have a direct impact this season? I think so. #100 Tyvon Branch Here is how I would sum up this pick. A <u>great</u> value, and an upgrade at nickel CB. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>ESPN Scouts Inc. grading scale 89-80: Outstanding Player 79-70: Good Starter Tyvon Branch (pick #100 by Oakland) grade: 80 Fabian Washington (traded to the Ravens to move up in day 2) grade: 70 (rookie year)</div> #125 Arman Shields We got this guy because his last name is "Shield(s)". You know, like the Raider logo. 6'0", 194, 4.44 40-yard. Huge questions about his durability. Does he make the team and get a job on special teams? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>There will be plenty of opportunity for Shields to compare medical notes with his teammates. He joins a receiving corps that includes Javon Walker (three ACL tears), Drew Carter (three ACL tears) and Ronald Curry (three Achilles tears).</div> #169 Trevor Scott "potential as a pass rusher" a guy who has only been a DE for 1 season, before that a TE. He came to the team as a TE, but they moved him to DE for depth at that position. Hmmm. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Scott, 6-foot-5, 258 pounds, had 19 sacks in two seasons. He was not invited to the NFL scouting combine, but ran a 4.54 40-yard dash at a pro day workout.</div> #226 Chaz Schilens 6-4 / 225 An Anthropology major....interesting. Good luck Chaz. The only thing I have heard is that he is a decent downfield blocker. Special teams?
