{"id":342240,"date":"2025-12-12T03:11:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T03:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/342240\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T03:11:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T03:11:18","slug":"nfl-exec-reveals-bold-move-that-could-transform-raiders-future-shake-up-the-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/342240\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Exec Reveals Bold Move That Could Transform Raiders\u2019 Future \u2014 Shake Up the NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6t\">HENDERSON, Nev.\u2014The Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) are in the midst of a dismal season, but that doesn\u2019t mean things always have to be that way.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6w\">A prominent NFL executive recommended a move for the Las Vegas Raiders to me last night that could fundamentally reshape the franchise&#8217;s future over the next decade and impact the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>A Trade for the Ages?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01kc837nzs23jhmyhxh2.jpg\" alt=\"Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow r\" title=\"Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow r\" width=\"2571\" height=\"1446\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"78\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow runs to the sideline looking for an open receiver during first half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 7, 2025. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee\/Democrat and Chronicle \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7c\">This executive suggested that the Raiders reach out to the Cincinnati Bengals following recent comments by their quarterback, Joe Burrow.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7f\">With the Raiders holding what appears to be a nearly particular top-five pick in the upcoming National Football League Draft, could they parlay it into a bona fide franchise QB to lead the Silver and Black?<\/p>\n<p>The Comments Heard Around the League<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7p\">&#8220;If I want to keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it. I have been through a lot. If it&#8217;s not fun, then what am I doing it for?\u201d\u00a0 Those are the thoughts the Bengals franchise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/bengals\/onsi\/news\/what-joe-burrow-really-said-about-nfl-future-after-comments-spark-wild-speculation-01kc7q1w8dk7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">QB, Joe Burrow,<\/a> recently shared.<\/p>\n<p>Watch Our Podcast Discussing in More Detail:Andrew Luck 2.0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01kc82rdy7w5jjbhcyan.jpg\" alt=\"FL commissioner Roger Goodell (left) introduces quarterback Andrew Luck (Stanford) \" title=\"FL commissioner Roger Goodell (left) introduces quarterback Andrew Luck (Stanford) \" width=\"2124\" height=\"1194\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"88\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Apr 26, 2012; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (left) introduces quarterback Andrew Luck (Stanford) as the first overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images | James Lang-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8c\">Many remember another former franchise QB, the excellent Andrew Luck, who walked away from the game.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8f\">Could the losses and constant physical beating Burrow takes every year be leading to a change of scenery?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01kc82t3nc73rga8f7xg.jpg\" alt=\"NFL quarterback Tom Brady\" title=\"NFL quarterback Tom Brady\" width=\"1893\" height=\"1064\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"8o\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nov 23, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady looks on from the sideline before the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at AT&amp;T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8s\">The issue at hand is that for a franchise in the Bengals, perennially regarded as one of the cheapest in the NFL, a chance to move away from a QB with a high price tag (If indeed he wants out) could sell the trade to their franchise by offering that they now get their pick of signal callers in the next draft.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Brady Makes a Splash<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8y\">For the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/raiders\/onsi\/las-vegas-why-mark-davis-has-flexibility-this-offseason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Las Vegas Raiders <\/a>and new minority owner Tom Brady, it is a chance to make the big splash that they coveted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01kc834bg0szsgb4qydc.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson \" title=\"Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson \" width=\"3279\" height=\"1844\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"97\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;  Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson stands on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The Raiders lost out on former Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson, who took the Chicago Bears job.\u00a0 According to sources, Johnson took less money to stay in the Windy City.The Raiders lost out on Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford, who chose to take less money and stay with the Rams.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01kc832n2b4d8bmrhjzc.jpg\" alt=\"Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford\" title=\"Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford\" width=\"3075\" height=\"1729\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"9n\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9r\">Whether it happens or not, Tom Brady isn\u2019t afraid of risk, he wants to win now.\u00a0 Get Burrow or not, the Raiders at least have to kick the tires.<\/p>\n<p>Kolton Miller Back?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01jxdwamym19f4pqhfm1.jpg\" alt=\"Kolton Miller\" title=\"Kolton Miller\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"a3\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kolton Miller | Craig Harris SI<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a7\">At 2-11, there is no reason in my opinion worthy of the Las Vegas Raiders bringing back Kolton Miller to play after recovering from an injured ankle.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aa\">There is no clear indication yet that he will play.\u00a0 But he returned to practice, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/raiders\/onsi\/las-vegas-carroll-1-thing-will-determine-smith-return\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Coach Pete Carroll<\/a> discussed it on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/01kbxyqqqa682zapet59.jpg\" alt=\"Las Vegas Raiders Pete Carroll\" title=\"Las Vegas Raiders Pete Carroll\" width=\"1463\" height=\"822\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"aj\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Las Vegas Raiders Pete Carroll | Darrell Craig Harris, On SI<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"an\">&#8220;Yes, he&#8217;s getting close. He&#8217;ll do some stuff today with us for the first time.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-30\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aq\">Miller was limited I practice on Wednesday and Thursday, per the team.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-32\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ax\">Make sure to get all of your Raiders stories immediately when you sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news.\u00a0 Not only is it FREE, but we also don\u2019t spam you or sell your information.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/raiders\/newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SIGN UP HERE NOW<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1816619538487344\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-33\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-blue my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"b0\">Follow us on X\/Twitter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HondoCarpenter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@HondoCarpenter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EzTrez_SI\" rel=\"nofollow\">@EZTrez_SI\u00a0<\/a>,and IG\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hondosr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@HondoSr<\/a>\u00a0, and we also invite you to visit our Facebook page,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1816619538487344\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HENDERSON, Nev.\u2014The Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) are in the midst of a dismal season, but that doesn\u2019t mean&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":342241,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[559],"tags":[64,63,593,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-342240","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nfl","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-nfl","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/342240","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=342240"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/342240\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/342241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=342240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=342240"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=342240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}