2010 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 8

by Dan Kadar on Mar 26, 2010 4:00 PM EDT in SB Nation Writers Mock Draft

The 2010 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft is underway, with each SB Nation blogger making selections for their respective teams. Raymond St. Martin, lead blogger at SB Nation's Oakland Raiders blog, Silver and Black Pride checks in to make the eighth overall selection in this year's mock. Take it away, sir!

With the eighth overall pick in the 2010 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft, the Oakland Raiders have selected Bryan Bulaga, offensive tackle, Iowa.

Raymond St. Martin says: Sorry, this blogger did not include a write-up with his pick!

Mocking Dan reacts: On paper, this pick makes a lot of sense. The Raiders have needed a left tackle for years and Bulaga is a tough blocker. He's solid in run and pass blocking and can have a nasty demeanor.

But in reality, this would be a stunning pick. You have to think Al Davis would be hesitant about taking another Iowa offensive tackle with arms of a less-than-ideal length. After all, Robert Gallery struggled so badly as a tackle for Oakland that he had to move inside to guard.

Also consider that Bulaga isn't as athletic as, say, Bruce Campbell. Even though there's nothing lamer than Al Davis jokes, they tend to ring true. That said, the reality may be that this pick could either be Campbell or defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.

Mocking the Draft's Top 5 remaining prospects: 1 - C.J. Spiller/RB/Clemson, 2 - Derrick Morgan/DE/Georgia Tech, 3 - Dez Bryant/WR/Oklahoma State, 4 - Joe Haden/CB/Florida, 5 - Earl Thomas/S/Texas

Sound off, SB Nation! What say you of the Bulaga selection? Please be sure to check out Silver and Black Pride for all of your Raiders needs.

Poll

Grade the Raiders' selection of OT Bryan Bulaga.

A

159 votes

B

176 votes

C

97 votes

D

30 votes

F

49 votes

511 votes | Poll has closed

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Where's teh grade poll?

The 2010 New York Mets: Maybe it's the Phillies' turn to have 95% of its roster on the DL

The 2009 New England Patriots: At least we got our division title back

The 2009-10 New Jersey Devils: Allergic to second periods

by R_Adragna on Mar 26, 2010 4:17 PM EDT reply actions

In that picture

Bulaga looks like a 40 year Russian mobster…or Russian wrestler.

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by Jaxon on Mar 27, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

no poll? I would rate this as a B for actual choice, and F for what is actually going to happen :)

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by Ghetts on Mar 26, 2010 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

JPP or Campbell might be what this pick actually will be

but Bulaga is the BA OT. So the pick makes sense.

by TexansDC on Mar 26, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

Last year the Raiders had a no doubt about it

pick in Michael Crabtree & took DHB. This year, there is no such consensus because there is no way to know which way the Raiders are looking. Offensive Tackle may be the top priority and Bulaga may be the best one, but he just doesn’t seem like an AD pick.

The Raiders have also shown no interest in worrying about value picks either.

The Airman of Westwood

by S Jay Bruin on Mar 26, 2010 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

It would be shocking if the Raiders truly do take Bulaga over Bruce Campbell.

by Yankees10 on Mar 26, 2010 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

I bet Al Davis is totally pissed that Taylor Mays is gone

Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!

by axel360 on Mar 26, 2010 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs

Wow logical but horrible in that this will never happen. I know why he made it though cause it is a good choice.

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by TheAngelsColts on Mar 26, 2010 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

Does anyone think

that Al Davis will actually learn from the past and allow his FO to draft somewhat sensibly or do you think he’s still stuck in the 1890’s?

by cardsfanforlife24 on Mar 26, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions

It still wouldn't shock me...

if he bypassed Campbell and JPP and chose that Ford guy from Clemson. With the 4.28 40.

It’s funny, it’s a joke, but the Raiders draft history through the 2000s have earned all the jokes people make.

by TexansDC on Mar 26, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions

No

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by Patssuck456 on Mar 27, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

This pick makes too much sense. I call BS.

Seriously, though, not a bad use of draft capital.

by ninjasocks on Mar 26, 2010 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

I'll be stunned and upset if this happens...

I’ve had Bulaga locked in for the Bills pick for awhile.

Schmucks don't make it to the Pro Bowl... except Jason Peters!

by Run Thurmal Run! on Mar 26, 2010 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

Terrific, sensible pick...

and therefore wholly unlikely to happen.

This mock draft has been nothing if not entertaining. Al Davis choosing the BPA, while it’s the Seahawks who reach for some freakishly athletic bust-in-waiting? Completely fictional, but interesting nonetheless.

by Mr. X on Mar 26, 2010 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

Even though there’s nothing ~~lamer~~ funnier than Al Davis jokes

fixed

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by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 27, 2010 12:21 PM EDT reply actions

A ‘C’, not for the player, who is not the problem, but for where he would be picked. Similar to last year, when Heyward-Bey would have been available much further down, taking Buluga here would be another failure to draft well, as far as getting value.

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by signcut on Mar 30, 2010 5:03 AM EDT reply actions