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How Confident Are You In The Raiders Justifying The Tyree Wilson Selection?

Originally posted on The Raider Ramble | Last updated 12/2/23

It’s been a rough rookie year for Tyree Wilson, with the season almost over. As fans, how confident are you in the Las Vegas Raiders as an organization justifying that pick? Will it go by the wayside—Clelin Ferrell 2.0?

Let’s get serious for a second, Raider Nation. This is a safe space.

The numbers don’t lie for Tyree Wilson and the Raiders

1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 10 solo tackles. According to Pro Football Focus, 128 snaps in defending the run; oppositely, he’s logged 187 in pass rush. The publication credits Wilson with 11 stops and nine total pressures. It does seem like we’re splitting atoms when analyzing Wilson; he just hasn’t been good for a few different reasons. However, labeling him a bust so soon could be shortsighted, right?

“Film analysts” will tell you he’s improving each game, but from a fan’s perspective, what are you seeing?

Well, we took our case to the readers, and as always, they didn’t mince words in these early responses.

Not to confident. Carter was the pick, and they blew it. They’ve blown it for years.

— RaiderBob (@nixon_mikecali) December 2, 2023

Can’t be any worse than reaching for Clelin Ferrell?

— KingofKali (@FightThaPower) December 2, 2023

@tyreewilson77 is HIM

— ThrashNDaCompetition (@ChasenTheLegacy) December 2, 2023

The Raiders still have time this season…

Let’s be clear: we’re simply gauging what you, as fans, think right now. The fact is, there’s still football left to play—five games, to be exact. Now, we also have to be reasonable with expectations; to think Tyree Wilson will suddenly match the productivity of, say, Maxx Crosby or even Malcolm Koonce would be naive. Still, Wilson can show something that would give fans hope—something to build off of going into the 2024 season.

Or, there could be another scenario playing out. One that that reader above mentioned: could Wilson go the way of Clelin Ferrell? Ferrell’s selection haunts the Raiders to this day, especially when you take into account all of the talent that was left on the board.

For now, let’s see how Wilson does in these final games. Be sure to let us know your thoughts at our poll conversation on X.

This article first appeared on The Raider Ramble and was syndicated with permission.

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