Head Coach: Jon Gruden
2020 Record: 8-8
First Round Draft Pick: Alex Leatherwood, OT (17)
Derek Carr had a very good year, but the Raiders defense did not, landing the Raiders at 8-and-8, and out of the play-off hunt. We are generally in favor of beefing up a team's offensive line, and we hope that Leatherwood (who did a very good job protecting Mac Jones at Alabama) is worthy of this pick, but where the Raiders really need help is on the other side of the ball. We were relieved to see Mike Mayock and co. use their next five picks on defensive players, including the excellent Safety Trevon Moehrig, and possibly the best named rookie: Divine Deablo. But it's one thing to draft them, it's quite another to meld them into a consistently-winning team. Dare we say it: it's time for Gruden to earn his record-breaking contract.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?: YOUR POCKETGUIDE TO THE 2021 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON
Get ready to enjoy the 2021 NFL season! This handy pocket guide provides a convenient week-by-week schedule for the entire 2021 NFL season, as well as team schedules for all 32 teams. You'll be able to keep track of the results and scores of every game and each team's wins and losses as the season unfolds. Plus, you'll find write-ups on each team, including their head coach, last season's record, and their most recent first round draft picks. There's also an entire section devoted to the play-offs, with room to fill out your bracket and track results from Wild Card weekend to Super Bowl 56. Make your predictions, place your bets, and enjoy every first down, every touchdown, every minute of football 2021.