2012 NFL Mock Draft: Complete 7-Round Analysis for Oakland Raiders

Under the legendary Al Davis, the Oakland Raiders were consistently one of the more fascinating NFL franchises. Following his death during the 2011 season, it was assumed that the decision making in Oakland would be a little bit more conventional. That has not been the case.

When Jason Campbell went down with an injury midseason, they cashed in all their chips to get Carson Palmer. 

At the time of the trade, the thinking was that the Raiders were legit contenders who could not afford to let the loss of one player hinder their chances. The logic was sound, but they will have to deal with the consequences associated...

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