Sporting News, April 23rd, 2007
1st pick
DECISION MAKER: Owner Al Devis consults scouts and coaches, but he ultimately decides which players the Raiders select-and the draft has been his baby for more than 40 years. He's a proponent of taking the best players available, especially those with speed.
DRAR BUZZ: Team officials have met with Georgia Tech WR Calvin Johnson and the Raiders are scheduled to talk to LSU QB JaMarcus Russell and other candidates for the top overall pick, but they are listening to trade proposals for the No. 1 selection. Whether they sign a veteran quarterback as insurance in case Andrew Walter strug...
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