Normally Mike Mayock is a fast talking, well-spoken, and charismatic presence in front of a microphone. He can go on for hours about his passion for draft evaluations. Thursday he stepped in front of the mic for his first pre-draft press conference as Raiders GM, and it was clear this draft season was a lot more intensive than in years past.
Several times Mayock stumbled over his words, even going as far as to call Derek Carr David — a flub he instantly corrected, and was clearly embarrassed by it. And with every uncharacteristic flub, he shook his head in exasperation and remarked how tired he was.