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5 players the Raiders may trade before the NFL deadline

By Rucker Haringey

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on while his team warms up during pregame warm ups prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on while his team warms up during pregame warm ups prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 23: DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins catches the ball in front of Gareon Conley #21 of the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game on September 23, 2018 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami defeated Oakland 28-20. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 23: DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins catches the ball in front of Gareon Conley #21 of the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game on September 23, 2018 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami defeated Oakland 28-20. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /

1. Gareon Conley

Conley fell in the draft due to off field concerns, but it’s his play on the field that’s gotten him into Gruden’s doghouse. He’s clearly a player the Raiders want to move this week.

Interestingly enough, there are a lot of teams that disagree with Gruden’s evaluation. Jason La Confora is reporting that the Eagles, Patriots and Steelers all have interest in making a deal to bring him in this season.

The interest of so many other teams could put Oakland in a good spot here. Talented cornerbacks are at a premium in the NFL. If another team believes Conley can step in and start for them they may be inclined to give up a second round pick to secure his services. The Raiders would be thrilled to get that sort of return for a player Gruden doesn’t value.

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This is the kind of trade that could really come back and bite Oakland in the end. Conley is a young, talented player. He’s the sort of guy Gruden should be building around rather than shipping out. He’s the most valuable guy on this list, but he’s also the player who could make the Raiders look the worst in the end.

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