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
Lincoln Kennedy talks transition in Raiders radio broadcast booth, what to expect from Jon Gruden training camp
Former Raiders LB Miles Burris on a tough transition out of football, and his new career as an actor
LB Emmanuel Lamur looks back on hard road to NFL success, forward to new Raiders gig
Legendary Raiders CB Mike Haynes on Gruden, Lester Hayes, and what makes a good cornerback
Raiders safety Karl Joseph believes 'football is my platform' to help his native Haiti
Raiders first-round pick Kolton Miller discusses his draft-day experience, OL influences and what impression he wants to make
Raiders WR Tim Brown recalls his draft day experience 30 years later, working with Jon Gruden and more
James Jones explains why Jordy Nelson will thrive in Oakland, breaks down Raiders free-agent move
Deep dive into what it'll take for Raiders to lock up Khalil Mack long-term
Raiders: Kicker, Giorgio Tavecchio
NFL Network analyst David Carr
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr on Jon Gruden, his back and a 2017 season gone awry
Raiders: Charles Woodson
Raiders: New Head Coach Jon Gruden
Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask discusses Jon Gruden's past, future in Silver and Black
How Jon Gruden might impact Raiders roster, power structure
Raiders: Evaluating Del Rio, Downing, Norton and Pagano, and what happens next with coaching staff
Legendary Raiders QB and coach Tom Flores
Raiders TE Lee Smith
Raiders: Former Raiders running back Maurice Jones-Drew
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