The Oakland Raiders will attempt to shed the image as the team only a year away from contention, and it starts with an active free agency and another solid NFL Draft in April.

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie hopes to build upon two strong drafts in effort to continue pushing the franchise in the right direction.

In the two previous drafts, the Raiders netted defensive lineman Khalil Mack, quarterback Derek Carr, offensive guard Gabe Jackson, cornerback T.J. Carrie and wide receiver Amari Cooper—all of whom excelled as starters in 2015.

Oakland stands at a favorable position on the cusp of becoming a contender in the AFC West, improving from 3-13 in 2014 to 7-9 in 2015 as one of the most improved teams in the league:

The Buccaneers were among the teams with the most improvement in the win column this season pic.twitter.com/rZNWXvzV7b — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 7, 2016

Now, it’s time to make the big leap. Raiders fans are tired of hearing maybe next year. McKenzie and head coach Jack Del Rio must deliver a winner now, regardless of where owner Mark Davis decides to call home for a storied franchise starving for success.

This is the first of many mock drafts to come, using Fanspeak.com’s draft simulator.

Many will argue and say, “this guy won’t fall here,” or “this guy won’t be available that late.” Before skepticism raises to a fever pitch, keep in mind these mocks are based on a simulator. If a guy falls or rises, it’s based on a ranked-based forecast. Obviously, with the human element involved, it’s hard to predict exactly what happens.

Oakland has eight draft picks—which include the Dallas Cowboys’ fifth-round pick acquired in exchange for wide receiver Brice Butler and a conditional pick. The Raiders acquired a sixth-round pick from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for linebacker Sio Moore.

Now, it’s time to head into the war room to make critical decisions. Who does McKenzie call on draft day? Which player fell into the Raiders’ lap? How does the roster look in the aftermath?

Just Win Baby University is on the clock.