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9. OAKLAND RAIDERS (6-10)

LAST SEASON: Raiders entered 2017 full of optimism following 12-win season and first playoff berth in 14 years in 2016. Little went right for Oakland as QB Derek Carr regressed DJ Moore Jersey , defense struggled and coach Jack Del Rio was fired following third season. Jon Gruden returns to Raiders in charge of team that had plenty of holes. Defense struggled to generate pass rush or strong coverage in secondary as opponents easily picked apart unit. Offensive line that was so stout in 2016 showed some holes, contributing to Carr's struggles. WR Amari Cooper plagued by drops and had major dropoff following two straight 1,000-yard seasons. RB Marshawn Lynch provided boost in second half of season in return from retirement but Beast Mode wasn't enough to carry team to success.

THEY NEED: LB, CB, DT, T, RB Nick Martin Jersey , WR.

THEY DON'T NEED: QB, G, C.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: LB Roquan Smith, Georgia; CB Denzel Ward, Ohio State; LB Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech; DT Vita Vea, Washington.

OUTLOOK: Team is being remade in Gruden's vision with significant changes made in free agency. Gone are stalwarts WR Michael Crabtree; CBs David Amerson Tom Jackson Jersey , Sean Smith and TJ Carrie; and specialists Marquette King, Sebastian Janikowski, Jon Condo and Cordarrelle Patterson. Most of newcomers added so far are either in their 30s or role players, making draft key for finding more foundation pieces to team with Carr, Cooper and Khalil Mack. Linebacker and cornerback have been positions of need for years and still need help. Tackle also could be important with potential hole on right side and LT Donald Penn nearing end of career.

The 49ers have not have much luck with injuries at running back. That’s what got Alfred Morris onto their roster on Aug. 13 and what could have him lining up in the backfield with Jimmy Garoppolo in the season opener.

The 49ers fear running back Jerick McKinnon, who had a calf strain in training camp, tore an anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday’s practice.

San Francisco has McKinnon Alex Erickson Jersey , Morris, Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert at running back on the initial 53-player roster. Breida separated a shoulder during trainingi camp, which played a part in the 49ers signing Morris.

If McKinnon is out, Morris is the likely starter, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Morris, 29, has plenty of starting experience. He started 64 games in Washington Marvin Harrison Jersey , with three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and a 751-yard season, and five games in Dallas during Ezekiel Elliott‘s suspension last season.

He had 89 yards on 19 carries in the preseason for the 49ers.

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