The Facts: Murray made the Pro Bowl for last season's efforts. His 1,066 rushing yards ranked sixth in the NFL and was the Raiders' first quadruple-digit effort in five years, but he walked away disappointed in his effort. His team's ground game was a cause of frustration. The Raiders ranked No. 28 with just 91.1 rushing yards per game. While they have several backs under contract, the Raiders need an upgrade to pair with Murray. Finding the right accent piece will be key.

Diehards Line: As CSNBayArea.com's Scott Bair notes, Murray stands tall but is more slasher than bruiser, and importing someone to accent those talents could help the Raiders ground game. It faltered too often last year, making the Raiders offensive one dimensional and at times unproductive. The Raiders’ No. 2 rusher was quarterback Derek Carr, with 138 yards. Jamize Olawale’s 100 yards was second best among back as Roy Helu was a healthy scratch far too often, leaving Murray to carry the lion’s share. The Raiders have options when it comes to improving the ground game. Quality running backs have come later in the NFL draft – Murray came at the end of 2013’s selection – or in the middle rounds. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah has the Raiders taking a rusher far earlier, using the 14th pick on Ohio State’s Ezekiel Elliott. Bair believes the Raiders could also go with a veteran option on a shorter-term contract. They have the cash to pay a bigger name like Arizona’s Chris Johnson, New Orleans’ Tim Hightower or Chicago’s Matt Forte, thought free-agent rushers are a gamble to be sure. Green Bay’s James Starks could be a quality option, and Denver’s Ronnie Hillman might offer upside given he’s just 24 years old. We'll be watching for more.