Oakland Raiders need to fix their scouting process before the NFL Draft

The Oakland Raiders have some issues they must address – most notably their deficiencies when it comes to identifying and drafting young talent.

With the return of Jon Gruden, the Oakland Raiders are looking to build on the foundation of success that former HC Jack Del Rio started to build. But if there is one area they need to get right sooner, rather than later, it’s in identifying and evaluating young talent.

With a few pressing areas of need, the Raiders find themselves in a decent enough position to begin addressing them. Selecting either ninth or tenth in the Draft – depending upon the outcome of a coin flip with the San Francisco 49ers – the Raiders should be in good position to grab a…