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April 22, 2008

If the Raiders want D-line help, it will be there

Barring a trade, the Raiders will have their pick of one of the three elite defensive linemen in this year’s NFL Draft.

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to a contract with Michigan tackle Jake Long, making him the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

(Side note: will the TV folks make us watch 10 minutes of Long highlights and put the Dolphins on the clock on Saturday?)

Of more importance to the Raiders, Long’s signing means DE Chris Long, DE Vernon Gholston or DT Glenn Dorsey will be available at No. 4.

I’d also throw DT Sedrick Ellis in the mix, but he can probably be had in a trade a few picks down, but still in the top-10.

But all of this could be moot if the Raiders decide they really want RB Darren McFadden.

--Jason Jones

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