In this episode of the Raiders Talk Podcast, co-hosts Scott Bair and Josh Schrock are joined by AL.com senior Alabama beat writer Michael Casagrande, who provides great insight on No. 12 overall NFL draft pick Henry Ruggs III, his growth while with the Crimson Tide, what makes him tick and why he’s more than just a speed demon. Then Josh and Scott discuss our takeaways from the interview and what kind of impact Ruggs could have as a rookie with the Raiders.
(1:58) Casagrande on Ruggs’ growth as a receiver at Alabama
(4:23) Casagrande on what formed Ruggs' competitive drive, why 'you can see he's not like all the others'
(5:29) Casagrande's reaction on Ruggs getting drafted before Jerry Jeudy
(6:50) Casagrande on whether Ruggs could increase catch volume, how he was used at Alabama
(10:55) Casagrande on Josh Jacobs' career at Alabama and his NFL impact
(17:27) Josh and Scott on whether Ruggs or Jeudy will have a bigger rookie impact
(19:20) Josh and Scott on how Ruggs could fit into Jon Gruden's scheme
Raiders: Tight end Darren Waller
Raiders: Veteran linebacker Tahir Whitehead
Raiders: Edge rusher Clelin Ferrell
Raiders: General manager Mike Mayock
Raiders: Fullback Alec Ingold
Raiders: Defensive back Lamarcus Joyner
Raiders: Dr. David Chao explains Antonio Brown's foot issues
Raiders: Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney
Raiders: Breaking down training camp's first week
Raiders: "Hard Knocks" showrunner Ken Rodgers
Raiders: Tight end Derek Carrier
Raiders: Cornerback Daryl Worley
Raiders: Defensive line coach Brentson Buckner
Raiders: Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst
Raiders: NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala breaks down Antonio Brown's offseason
Raiders: Sports business consultant Andy Dolich on 2019 home stadium search
Raiders: A conversation about Tom Flores' case for induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Senior Bowl recap/Raiders draft preview with NBC draft analyst Josh Norris
Raiders: A conversation with Ted Griggs about his Warren Wells documentary
Raiders: Defensive coordinator Paul Guenther
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