The NFL trade deadline is looming ever closer and Raider Nation is anxiously awaiting it’s descent.

The Oakland Raiders were in the news this week as they traded away cornerback Gareon Conley to the Houston Texans for more draft capital. Does this mean that the Jon Gruden & Mike Mayock combine have something up their sleeve?

Well, The Raider Ramble recently gauged the pulse of Raider Nation to see what they think of the upcoming deadline via Twitter.

The trade deadline is coming soon, what player wold you like to see join the #Raiders? Comment down below, RaiderNation. — RaiderRamble.com™ (@TheRaiderRamble) October 23, 2019

The common theme amongst the fan base is of course: defense, defense and more defense. In particular, pass rusher and linebacker. The suspension to Vontaze Burfict thinned an already questionable linebacker corps. Meanwhile, pass rush seems to be in need of upgrading since, well, when wasn’t the last time it needed an upgrade?

Maybe a bad team, with a pass rusher who is about to be a free agent and isn’t in their future plans, accepts a day-3 pick. Maybe that player sparks in a contract year down the stretch, gives the Raiders some juice on the edge?



and/or maybe go get AJ Green for a 3 😂 — Black Hole Banter (@BlackHoleBanter) October 23, 2019

A surprising idea that was shared was regarding the wide receiver group. Perhaps, A.J. Green anyone? The Antonio Brown fiasco left a void that hasn’t been filled. Tyrell Williams is certainly the number one receiver but this unit needs help. But again, would “the powers that be” actually trade for a wide receiver? Doubtful.

AJ Green. I know we need defense but we need to address this WR core once they keen on Josh Jacobs. — AWB (@xAlwaysWinBabyx) October 23, 2019

Let us know what you think Raider Nation in the comments below! And as always, Ramble On.

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