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Why the Raiders wouldn't take a QB with No. 1 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Geno Smith may very well not be the long-term answer at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders .

With just a 2-7 record this season, the Raiders have been a major disappointment, and Smith's turnover-prone ways haven't helped.

But Vegas might have bigger problems.

ESPN released a new article on Thursday that breaks down what each of the league's five worst teams would target if they ended up with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Raiders wouldn't go with a quarterback, according to the article.

Beat reporter Ryan McFadden writes that their biggest need is edge rusher.

"The Raiders need a succession plan for Smith," McFadden begins. "However, the Raiders... need to address the defen

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