... record when it comes to first round draft picks since 2000.  If they hope to make a better start this decade, then they must learn the lessons of the past.

There are certain players who might look good on paper, but not on tape.  The ultimate yardstick for any player entering the NFL is his desire and work ethic. Without it the rest doesn't mean anything.

Neither do 40-yard dash times and bench press reps without the ability to play football.

Here are three players that I believe that the Oakland Raiders should shy away from on draft day:

 

S Taylor Mays (USC):  Mays has started to creep back into mock drafts for the Oakland Raiders at number eight, but there are so many reason...

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