Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce already has the perfect descriptor for the 2024 draft class

The Las Vegas Raiders, in a strategic move, may not have secured their desired quarterback in the draft, but they meticulously addressed every other position they needed to. This comprehensive approach is set to elevate the team's performance in 2024, instilling confidence in their future prospects. However, the quarterback issue remains a point of concern for many.

As a team with a rich history like the Raiders, there is a deep-rooted concern about compromising the established culture. The team's commitment to maintaining its unique identity, despite potential player acquisitions, is a testament to their loyalty and pride.

The Raiders will not have to worry about that, as Pierce has already seen some great qualities from his rookies that show they will fit in perfectly.

"I think so. We got some gritty, some grimy, nasty, back-alley guys, man, and more importantly, we got size," Pierce said on Friday. "I think you look at the two O-linemen, both gritty, tough, physical, length, power. You look at what we did on the backend, the speed with the secondary, and got a mike linebacker in Tommy [Eichenberg], who when you come from Ohio State, and you talk to the players there, he was kind of the bell cow for them.

"And then we got this little running back from New Hampshire, man, and he's unique. So, it's a very good group of guys, man. I think the coolest part about the whole draft was getting on the phone with them and hearing their excitement, wanting to be Raiders. So, I think it was a good match."

I mean, if you needed any more evidence, just listen to second-round pick and offensive guard Jackson Powers-Johnson say he loves physicality and violence. He hasn't played a single snap yet, but he fits in perfectly. The video of him throwing the training staff member certainly helps, too.

This class is going to be good, as the Raiders drafted some dogs. We just have to wait and see how their rookie season goes.