Recently, former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco explained on a podcast that the team might have drafted Oregon quarterback Bo Nix if he were available with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Nix, though, of course, was drafted by the Raiders’ AFC West rival, the Denver Broncos exactly one pick ahead of the Raiders’ choice at No. 12. Nix was a fast success for the Broncos and was a good fit for Denver coach Sean Payton’s offense and looks to have a great future ahead of him.
The Raiders, of course, did just fine as they took the falling Brock Bowers at No.