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Five years ago https://www.raiderslockerroom.com/authentic-derek-carr-jersey , the Raiders found future Hall of Famer Khalil Mack with the fifth overall pick in the draft. This time around, the Raiders have earned the fourth pick in round one — and the pressure to find another Mack has increased, given that they traded him to the Bears in September.There’s a belief in some circles that, if quarterback Kyler Murray is available at pick No. 4, the Raiders will be tempted to take him. But the far more urgent need, especially in light of the team’s placement in the same division as quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is the defense.The players to watch at No. 4 include Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver, Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa, and Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell. One or more of those players likely will be gone by the time Oakland picks, but at least one will still be available when Oakland is on the clock.Of course, if only one of those four is left when Oakland selects, that means Murray also will be there. Which could prompt the Raiders to choose a fight-fire-with-fire approach to Mahomes over loading up the defense in an effort to slow down the Chiefs’ offense.Whatever the Raiders do at No. 4, they’ll need an impact player who makes fans and media forget about Mack. If the Raiders aren’t convinced that they’ll get one Derek Carr Jersey White , another option would be to trade back, compile more tickets in the annual Hall of Famer lottery, and commit to the notion that, if they scratch off another winner, they’ll actually keep him around this time. After several suspensions, accusations of racism and bullying, and run-ins with police off the field, Richie Incognito didn't know if he'd ever get another chance to play in the NFL despite being a four-time Pro Bowl guard.Incognito retired following the 2017 season to deal with his issues, He quickly realized he missed the game and began working to get back in shape so he could play again — if the opportunity arose.It took until this spring for the Oakland Raiders finally to give him that chance on what general manager Mike Mayock described as a one-year "prove-it deal" for Incognito to show he can thrive both as a player and a person."It's about redemption," Incognito said Saturday following the first training camp practice in his first news conference since signing with Oakland in late May. "It's about getting another opportunity. It's about Mike Mayock, Jon Gruden and the Raiders' organization giving me an opportunity. I want to make it right. I want to make it positive for everybody. I want to be come in here and contribute. I want to be a team leader. I want to rewrite the ending."Incognito's career has been filled with several highs, including his play on the field as a dominant blocker with the type of mean streak coaches often crave from their offensive linemen. But that nastiness often served as a detriment and Incognito acknowledges having many "dark days" along the way when he was unable to control his inner demons.Incognito was suspended multiple times in college; banned in the NFL for bullying teammate Jonathan Martin in Miami in 2013; accused of making racist slurs to Jacksonville defensive end Yannick Ngakoue during a playoff game in January 2018; and had multiple run-ins with police since he retired following the 2017 season.In May 2018, police in South Florida placed Incognito in a mental hospital after he allegedly threw weights and tennis balls at gym employees and another patron, and told officers the government was spying on him.Incognito was arrested in August 2018 in Arizona on charges he threatened to shoot employees of a funeral home. A police report showed officers later executed a search warrant on Incognito's pickup truck and seized two Glocks Womens Bo Jackson Jersey , three rifles and a silencer for a handgun.He pleaded to disorderly conduct in that case in April and has been suspended two games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy in a punishment the Raiders anticipated when they signed Incognito earlier this offseason.Mayock said the organization would have a plan to help Incognito. Incognito wouldn't get into details into what he and the club were doing, but said he had a team of people both within and outside the organization to help him."They wanted to know how they could help me, how they could help me adjust," Incognito said. "They were there with open arms. They've been great about it. We've been in constant communication, we have a team around me, and we're just making sure I'm checking all the boxes and holding up my end of the bargain. That's why it's great. It's great to get out here. I've checked all the boxes, done everything right and necessary to get out here and earn the opportunity to get back with the team."Incognito's ability on the field has helped him earn another chance. He made the Pro Bowl all three seasons in Buffalo from 2015-17 when he was considered a team leader. when he returns for Week 3; the 36-year-old Incognito is being counted on to replace Kelechi Osemele at left guard and help take pressure off second-year tackle Kolton Miller.Despite not playing all last season, Incognito impressed the Raiders in the offseason when he worked out with the team and has continued to do that at practice after he arrived. Coaches immediately put him in with the first-team unit."I'm not far behind," he said. "I feel like I'm still in good shape. I feel like I can still play with good technique and still play at a high level."But that has never been the question around Incognito. Keeping his mind straight has been, and he hopes he's in better position to do that now."The big thing for me is just being man enough to ask for help when I need it," he said. "For so many years, I've just tried to grit my teeth and work hard and kind of grind my way through this. You've obviously seen I've had my setbacks and dark days. But I'm focusing on those positive days and building some momentum to go right through the season."