Let's set the scene: it's December 2024, and the Las Vegas Raiders are on a brutal 10-game losing streak. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is well within their grasp. Three games stand between them and a potentially franchise-changing quarterback. Now, let's fast forward.
It's December 2025, and Las Vegas is on a 10-game losing streak. The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is well within their grasp. The only difference is that the Pete Carroll-led Raiders are one game away from the top pick, but Antonio Pierce's team ended up winning two meaningless games.