2011 NFL Draft: 5 Bizarre Moves Al Davis Could Make on Draft Day

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ALAMEDA, CA - JANUARY 18:  New Oakland Raiders coach Hue Jackson (L) looks on as Raiders owner Al Davis speaks during a press conference on January 18, 2011 in Alameda, California. Hue Jackson was introduced as the new coach of the Oakland Raiders, replac
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Al Davis has had plenty of solid draft picks in recent years and has had his share of misses as well. Davis loves speed, size and strength and that has proven to be a weakness at times.

Davis wants his guys no matter what anyone else thinks of him. If a player impresses with his speed or performance in the NFL Combine, they could find themselves in an Oakland Raiders uniform.

Let's take a look at five bizarre moves the Oakland Raiders can do on draft day. 

Raiders Select Taiwan Jones in Second Round

BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Mychal Kendricks #30 of the California Golden Bears returns a fumble for 45 yards against Taiwan Jones #22 of the Eastern Washington Eagles at Memorial Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jed Jacob
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Oakland Raiders fall in love with Taiwan Jones speed and draft him in the second round.

Jones recently had a pro day that made everyone in the league look his way. 

Could his 4.27 40 time be enough to make Al Davis select Jones in the second round?

Raiders Trade Third-Round Pick for Vince Young

MIAMI - NOVEMBER 14:  Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans throws against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
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Would the Raiders be willing to part with a third or fourth round pick to get Vince Young on the team?

Perhaps Al Davis will be conVinced that Hue Jackson can turn Young's career around.

Campbell only has one year on his contract and maybe Davis thinks having Young as a back up would only make him better?

Raiders Trade Second-Round Pick for Chad Ochocinco

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 23:  Chad Ochocinco reacts during his tryout with Sporting Kansas City on March 23, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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While the Raiders have a bunch of young receivers that have potential it would be smart for them to add a veteran guy who's proven he can do the job.

Would Al Davis consider trading a second round pick for Chad Ochocinco?

Is a second rounder too much for Ochocinco? Would he change his name back to Johnson or would Darrius Heyward-Bey change his name? So many questions not enough time. 

Draft Ryan Mallett in Second Round

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 04:  Quarterback Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks looks to pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome on January 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Matthew
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Could the Raiders fall in love with another quarterback out of the SEC? The Raiders drafted JaMarcus Russell out of LSU in 2007 and then added veteran Jason Campbell who played in Auburn. 

Ryan Mallett played his college career in Arkansas and his size and arm strength fit the mold for a Raiders quarterback. Where he is a second round pick there wouldn't be a lot of pressure on him to start right away. 

Could Davis draft another QB from the SEC?

Draft DeMarcus Van Dyke in Second Round

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 11:  DeVier Posey #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes battles with DeMarcus Van Dyke #8 for possession of a pass at Ohio Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.  The pass was incomplete.  (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
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Al Davis loves speed and he loves defensive backs. As a matter of fact, Al Davis has drafted more than twice as many defensive backs than offensive linemen since 2007.

Demarcus Van Dyke was the fastest defensive back at the NFL combine running a 4.28. With Nnamdi Asomugha's future in question, could the Raiders turn to Van Dyke to replace him?

These moves are five bizarre moves that could happen on draft way. Will they happen? Only times will tell.

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