2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jon Gruden does the unthinkable (again)

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MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

5. Oakland Raiders (via NYG)

Justin Herbert . 5. player. 28. . QB. Oregon

If people thought Jon Gruden wasn’t blowing the team up before, this all but seals the deal. The Raiders head coach trades longtime starter Derek Carr to the Giants, who are looking for a bridge to life after Eli Manning. The Raiders bring in the veteran to start for them as Gruden tends to prefer older, more experienced QBs. They also secured two more high draft choices including the coveted #5 pick which they use to grab Manning’s eventual replacement in Justin Herbert. He has all the tools from size to mobility, arm strength, and accuracy. The best part is he won’t have to start right away.

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