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In Oakland there is a way of selecting our draft picks: No consideration of history, stats, or even tradition. Al Davis has one thing in mind when making his selection in that he solely looks at raw skill...

NFL Draft: Why the Raiders Should Pick Darren McFadden

by greg pitsch (Columnist)

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February 26, 2008


In Oakland there is a way of selecting our draft picks:

No consideration of history, stats, or even tradition. 

Al Davis has one thing in mind when making his selection in that he solely looks at raw skill.

Nobody in this years draft will stand out more to the Oakland Raiders than Darren McFadden.  He is a force in the running game that would promote a change in the style  that Oakland would play: Smash Mouth.

Can Justin Fargas stand 30 plus carries a week, for the entire season? Probably not. With the likeliness that either or both Lamont Jordan and Dominic Rhodes will be gone, and Michael Bush returning from injury, he would surely carry the bulk of that load. 

This could prove to be a disaster, since Fargas is known for going straight at the contact.

Which brings me to the Draft. 

The Raiders will have the fourth pick come April, and Kansas City has the fifth pick.  There is no possible way we can pass on Darren McFadden.  We cannot risk him being picked up by the Chiefs, and, although it seems unlikely, it is not a chance worth taking. 

Plus, knowing that Al Davis will not pass on him is comforting and he will bring explosiveness to the offense.

Al Davis is not a defensive guru, and neither is Lane Kiffin, which leads me to believe they will take McFadden with their first pick.  Imagine the Raiders having Fargas, Bush, and McFadden in the backfield. 

McFadden can also be utilized not only as a feature back but also as a slot receiver or a decoy in the mold of Reggie Bush.  What else can you ask for? 

Seeing Adrian Peterson blossom last year into an elite back leads one to consider that this same evolution could be possible with McFadden.  If he is added to our roster, watch for a strong play on a legitimate number one receiver during the offseason, which could in turn create a very explosive and potent offense. 

So with the fourth pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select...Darren McFadden, RB Arkansas.

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  1. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Why would they draft McFadden when they already have a proven running back. They were 5th in rushing in the league last year and still finished poorly. Michael Bush could also be a big suprise so why have three running back that is the dumbest thing we could do. They need to draft defensive players.

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  2. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    Defense can improve, we do need an interior lineman, or an end, I know, but you can't pass on a guy like McFadden with a poor offensive production, and he will benefit Russell greatly, D Mac will be starting if he is drafted, The other two are good but not great, Bush needs to prove himself still. Shine on!

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  3. Natalie Svider about 1 year ago

    He is definitely worth consideration, but I highly doubt Big Al is going to let Fargas sit on the bench when he just re-signed him to a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract. Not only that but the team has never given Fargas the opportunity for a season-long play, as he was always in the shadow (on the bench) of Jordan, until this season and he only was a starter for 8 games I believe (for 1009 yards). True, he got hurt and couldn't play the last two, but imagine what the kid can do given a full-season. If the rumor of Al shopping Bush before the draft is true, then maybe DMac will sound a little more logical.

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  4. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    True, but you need to remember, Al will pay to win. Whatever it takes to get another ring he will go for it.

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  5. Silas Beyman about 1 year ago

    The worst thing the Raiders could possibly do is draft Desean Jackson, who Al Davis is reportedly big on. Although they do have a proven running back, I don't think the Raiders want to be remembered as the team that passed on a huge talent like Darren McFadden.

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  6. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Oakland should NOT draft either McFadden or DeSean Jackson. They have to pick DL/OL.

    It is funny heard Raiders DL played well last year, when they were like 31 against the run and just above average pass rushers. Both DE and DT are position of need.

    The OL was better than 2006 line, but that is not very difficult since they were one of the worst lines in NFL history. LT Barry Sims needs to be replaced, and C Jeremy Newberry knee's are very damaged. Mario Henderson has to step up and compete with Sims in training camp, or he will be a wasted pick.

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    • Allen Witicur about 1 year ago

      What Happend when the Raiders had a HOF proven running back already and other wholes they could of addressed? They selected Bow Jackson. How many of us think that 34 was a mistake?

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  7. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    I'd be fine with Chris Long, Jake Long, Darren McFadden, Glenn Dorsey, Vernon Gholston, or Sedrick Ellis. They would all improve the team.

    And by the way, Al IS a defensive guru. When he was head coach he was a defensive guy. He's always had his hands in the defense more than the offense. He believes in man to man coverage and a front four pass rush with little blitzing. Our defensive scheme hasn't changed in 20+ years. We've had West Coast offenses, long bomb offenses, bed and breakfast offenses, and West Coast/quick strike hybrids. But the defense never changes, because Al makes the calls on defensive schemes.

    "The quarterback must go down, and he must go down hard." - Al Davis

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    • greg pitsch about 1 year ago

      But Al wants to build the best offense in the league, he likes big plays. Al Davis isn't one who wants to watch three yard gains for the entire game.

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  8. Ken Kodadek about 1 year ago

    I agree with those who said we need to go DL/OL in the draft. Michael Bush was a sure-fire 1st round draft pick before he broke his leg. No one wanted to take a chance on him until we picked him up in the 4th round. Does everyone remember Willis McGahee? Same story...And now look at the player he has become. I think Michael Bush will prove to be the steal of last year's draft. I know McFadden will be a star if he stays out of trouble. I'm not sure where one of the posters got there information when they said that Al was shopping Bush? Al is shopping Michael Huff. I'm more than comfortable with Fargas/Bush/Rhodes and cutting Lamemont Jordan. As for Desean Jackson, I'll pass...The draft is deep at the wideout position and we can address that in the 2nd round (James Hardy of Indiana) or we can address it in free agency by targeting Bernard Berrian, Devery Henderson. WE could pitch a trade with Detroit for Roy Williams by trading them Rhodes and Huff as they need help at RB and Safety and Williams wants out badly. Whatever happens, this draft is key and the Raiders can't screw it up. If we draft right, we can make a quantum leap in the division. A four game improvement over last year is not out of the question. If Kiffin is still around and I believe he will be-expect his best knowing that he will be auditioning for another job. It's James Lofton in '09

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  9. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    Al WILL NOT pass on McFadden if he is available, we should feel blessed that he even fell into our hands if given the opportunity.

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    • greg pitsch about 1 year ago

      oh, by the way third round, if the raiders haven't already made a trade, or FA acquisition on a wideout, look for Lavelle Hawkins. Northern California, born and raised.

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  10. DA NATN about 1 year ago

    If McFadden is there at the fourth pick, hopefully AL will trade down. We need pressure on the other teams QB and we need to stop the pressure on ours. OL or DL/DE. Good running backs can be found that fit our system (like Fargas). The Giant's dominated the best team in the NFL with "Getting to the QB" and protecting theirs.

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  11. Jeff Little about 1 year ago

    Drafting Darren Mcfadden would be a mistake. Love the kid and I know he has game but what some are failing to remember is that the running game wasn't the problem with the offense in 07. Oh and for the record he is not Adrian Peterson. AP is bigger, has more far superior cutting/ change of direction skills and far better vision than mcfadden. I've watched Darren Mcfadden on far too many occasions run up the back of his blockers as oppose to finding the hole created by the O-Line. Oh yes he looked good at the scouting combine but for once can we take it for what it is people a glorified workout. Let's not get excited over how well someone ran a 40 yard dash in shorts and a T-shirt and attempt to translate that into success on sundays. The 40 yard dash is important to player agents WR's, RB's, DB's, Punt & Kick returners only. The most ridiculous thing you hear every year is that this DT or DE ran an unexpected slow time in 40 yard dash as was said about Sedrick Ellis. Lets think about that for a minute besides the above mentioned positions when does a DT run forty yards? A fluke batted ball interception or a fumble recovery? I hate to discuss anyones personal life but my own although with the amount of money involved in the 4th overall pick Darren Mcfadden has too many off the field issues. Getting into fights at clubs on more than one occasion, currently dealing with a paternity suit. The last thing the Raiders need are more distractions or the amount of money it would take to sign him tied up in one position with so many other needs. Oh and last but not least the Chiefs will not sign Darren Mcfadden and despite what happened last year there is a guy named Larry Johnson that plays there and given some blocking has proven to be effective. Drafting Mcfadden will not help the Oakland Raiders finally stop the run. There are two elite level DT's in this draft and the Raiders have the opportunity to draft one of the two; both are roughly the same size and one needs to a Raider. Justin Fargas should've started from day one. He is a far more decisive RB than Lamont "All talk and No production" Jordan who like Tyler Brayton should've been let go two years ago.

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  12. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Please tell me you're not a journalism student.

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  13. rob vatcher about 1 year ago

    Trade the pick to the Cowboys for Mcfadden. They are offering two first rounders in return. We need all the help we can get. Besides, whats wrong with Mendenhall and Doucet instead of McFadden?

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  14. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    I agree with the comment, that if DMC is there at 4, we trade down a few spots. We may be able to trade down and still pick up Ellis. I think we need more than RB, obviously DLine and OLine. I think Davis might be scared to pick up Jake Long due to the last LT draft debacle of Gallery...also with our new zone blocking scheme, it shows we can improve the OLine with decent replacements, and not select in the top 5 for one.

    On D however is different. We've consistently been weak at the run defense. When did we last stop the run? Was it when we had guys like Grady Jackson, Rod Coleman, Sam Adams and Parella? Wasn't that in 2000 where Siragusa sat on Gannon? I say pick up Dorsey or Ellis. If we get C Long, we still need serious help at DT.

    Sands is unproven at DT, which we paid and thought he was last year. Sapp retired. Kelly may not last taking all the snaps at DT.

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  15. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Mcfadden is a franchise player not just a helpfull player that we need to fill a hole. you can trade for most any other position and get a very good player but you draft franchise players. teams just dont trade them. You take them when you can get them. They are not for this year they are for the next 5 or 10 years of stability.

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  1. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Everyone that says McFadden is the right choice at 1st pick is absolutely ignorant! Our run offense was ranked fourth not fith. Any RB that we get will have to fit our "sytem". Lamont Jordan is an above average RB but did not fit our system as well as Fargas. Fargas is an average runner that benefited from the new running scheme. McFadden may be an above avg RB but is not an elite as in the makings of a Bush or Peterson. No doubt McFadden will help out most teams but to waste a number one pick on a position that is already proven. What will make the running game even better is to get healthy more athletic OL. The most glaring need of this team for its immediate success rests soley on the DT position. I love Sapp but obiously when he lost the weight he lost his advantage. It's a no brainer, we need Dorsey but I don't think he will be available. Ellis would be the next best choice and we could even trade down some and still get him, but to risky for my taste. I think the 2nd pick should be used on a SS, I like the kid from Notre Dame(I forget his Polish name).
    Going back to the main discussion the DT position would only improve the Deffense as a whole so that the players can focus on the roles of thier position rather than helping and second guessing themselves because the front four cant stop the run.

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    • greg pitsch about 1 year ago

      Fargas ran decent for the first time in his career, I do like Fargas, but can he be a solid running back for the next 5-8 years? That is why McFadden is a fit. He and Russell can play side by side for years, and be dominating, we can trade for lineman, and let our DT play for one more year, there is absolutely no reason to pass on McFadden.

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  2. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    i like huggy bear but he has been hurt every year. bush hasn't played football in two years. jordan and rhodes are bums. we can draft a DT in a later round we have done well in the past but we let them leave. jackson, glover, coleman. mcfadden is an instant threat he will take pressure off of russell and our sorry receivers. my heart say chris long but i think we need mcfadden more.

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  3. Stew Winkel about 1 year ago

    Running back has proven one of the positions that not only can be easiest to fill, see Ryan Grant, but also, the position with so many busts. High draft picks, can't miss college players who get to the NFL and never come close to achieving what was expected out of them. Does that mean a team should never take a RB with a top pick. No. But if you don't need one (and the Raiders don't), and you have a number of other glaring holes (and the Raiders do), then the team should not take the RB.

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  4. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Watching some of McFadden's Highlights I can see why everyone thinks he's the next great thing, but his highlights don't even coimpare to Reggie Bush's and I hate to say it, but if speed is your only trick you will not be a dominante player in the NFL. Peterson is special in that he has that cutback abilty like Payton and Sanders, Marcus Allen mixed with the size and speed of Dickerson, and Eddie George, but I don't see anything beyond Speed with McFadden. I don't see great Vision, nor Cutback ability, nor power. He's not Adrian Peterson, and If he's the next Reggie Bush then I think we'll pass. Reggie Bush has Not lived up to the hype so far and I don't think he will. Also Picking him because the Chiefs will is stupid...draft for Spite instead of need? Crazy as the Chiefs have Larry Johnson and will santch up Jake Long if he is still there!! The Raiders are STACKED at RB, Michael Bush and Fargas will give us a Awesome 1-2 Punch. Look at what Cleveland did last year with their new Rookie Left Tackle? Jake Long at OL is a better Pick and D-Line with Ellis, Gloston, Chris Long and Dorsey are better fits...if someone wants to give us their whole draft for McFaden (al la Rickie Williams) I say Do it, but if not then we pick D-line or O-line in the first, and then Saftey or WR in the 2nd...If there is a good Recieving RB in the Draft late then I can see us doing that, but not in the first 5 rounds. There are just too many Real needs to fill right now

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  5. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    McFadden is the best receiving back in the draft. Not only could we use him out of the backfield for sweeps, and screens, but he can also play the slot. He is fast enough to give up a deep threat when he lines up wide. He is going to be the bet fit to add to our west coast offense, until we get the deep legitimate threats.

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  6. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    I commented on this somewhere else... What good is a top-five RB if you can't get your defense off the field? If we keep giving up 4+ yds per play on D, it really doesn't matter what type of offense we field. DT is the biggest need on this team.

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  7. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Any pick can be a bust, and how many of our needs can be filled in FA? Having two stars on offense will sell tickets, for a while .

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  8. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    exactly.. there are good D line players at the end of the first round that may end up falling into the second, that is where we address the need on D.. We should fix D when possible, but any defensive player can be a bust too. Mario Williams first year he was barely a factor, he panned out, but you take franchise players when available.

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  9. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    McFadden would be the perfect pick. He will help our offense tremendously, as for our D we will just get better with offense moving the ball and scoring.

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  10. Phillip Avalos about 1 year ago

    The Raiders are going to trade their pick to Dallas so Dallas can take McFadden,in return the Raiders will get Dallas' pick and another later pick in the draft,possibly another second.Of course this could all go to crap if the Raiders just pick Long(Chris) or Sedrick Ellis.With Davis you just don't know.......................man I'm soo tired of saying that .

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  11. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Vernon Gholston would look good in a raiders uniform . A speed rusher to get after the QB and create havoc . The D needs to be more physical and get after it . Then a DT in FA or in the 2nd round .

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  12. Aaron Partridge about 1 year ago

    McFadden isn't even the best RB in this draft. If you want a NFL back who can take the punishment of a 16 game NFL season its Rashard Mendenhall.

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    • greg pitsch about 1 year ago

      Have you lost it? I do believe McFadden came in second for the heisman two years in a row? How is he not the best RB in the draft.

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  13. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    He has a point. You simply cannot let a talent like Adrian Peterson ...errrr... McFadden go by if he's on the board. Period.

    Justin Fargis' running style means he's likely to never last a whole season.

    I'd love for us to take the best Defensive tackle or DE available at that spot but McFadden is a wild card. As much as it would suck not to use that pick on the DL, you've gotta make that pick.

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  14. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    A comment above saying "if the Offense is better, it'll keep our Defense off the field". That is an inaccurate statement. First and foremost, the most important thing is to stop the run on defense. If we cannot stop the run, the clock will run down, our D will be tired, we'll give in to their play action, we'll get burnt on the pass defense, we cannot blitz, etc etc etc....and then our Offense will never see the field. Defense wins championships, not Offense.

    The Rams almost won it with their greatest show on turf, but lost to NE. Even when IND won it, it was their Defense that stepped up in the playoffs. And of course...our beloved Raiders had one of the greatest Offenses in 2002/2003, yet our defense could not stop Tampa from scoring.

    Winning more games begin on Defense. Let's forget about the flash, the scoring, the mediahype, the commercials, the ESPN touchdown highlight moments...let's be a boring defensive team and stop the bleeding. Let's not put the burden of winning games on Russell and DMC, and put it on the entire shoulders of the Defense. We only need to be respectable on Offense, and be stellar on Defense. (ie: the Dilfer or Big Ben SB years)

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  15. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    but we can be spectacular on offense, then build our D next year. We aren't going to win the Big Game this year anyway. O this year, to solidify it, then fix our holes next year on D, and be the best in the west. do not make sporadic draft picks.

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  1. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Take Mcfadden!!! We've drafted by needs for who knows how long and have gone nowhere. How stupid is it to take the best player in the draft. Just because we need DL doesn't mean you pass on a supreme talent like Mcfadden. There are lots of GOOD DL out there but rarely do you see a RB with Mcfaddens talent.

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  2. J T about 1 year ago

    i didn't even read this article, but i did read that the author doesn't even know if the Raiders have the third or fourth pick yet and that's been known for about 5 days now.. this was posted a day ago..

    credible?? nah.. they don't even pay attention to basic news..

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  3. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    what are you talking about, just because it wasn't posted doesn't mean it wasn't written yet, I forgot to edit it when I typed it. I am Credible, and have been covering the raiders for nearly two years now.

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    • J T about 1 year ago

      just given you a hard time man.. it's no big deal, really..

      glad you've been covering them.. i've been all over them since 00, and been a fan long before.. if you had covered, you'd know that McFadden would be a BPA choice, not a need choice.. right now, the Raiders are a need oriented franchise.. we have Bush and Fargas, why waste the pick on something we don't need?? he also has chicken legs, doesn't that concern you?? especially for a guy who's as tall as he is?? i don't want any part of him..

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    • J T about 1 year ago

      just given you a hard time man.. it's no big deal, really..

      glad you've been covering them.. i've been all over them since 00, and been a fan long before.. if you had covered, you'd know that McFadden would be a BPA choice, not a need choice.. right now, the Raiders are a need oriented franchise.. we have Bush and Fargas, why waste the pick on something we don't need?? he also has chicken legs, doesn't that concern you?? especially for a guy who's as tall as he is?? i don't want any part of him..

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  4. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    We take him if Chris Long is not on the board. We were in a lot of our games last season, and the reason we couldn't pull off most of the close game is because we couldn't keep our offense on the field. McFadden will be utilized more as a slot Receiver than a true back in my opinion, plus he adds a deep threat. Imagine him running a wheel route, or even as a decoy. He does have skinny legs, which he will have to widen, but other than that, he could be a great fit in the version of the west coast offense we are going to run with J Rock at the helm.

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  5. Jeff Little about 1 year ago

    I'm blown away man. I love the fact that you've been covering the Raiders for years. I have been following this team for years. I go way back with this team but man you are sold on D-Mac. I want to know what you've actually been watching. He will be utilized more as a slot receiver than a true back? He adds a deep threat? I disagree with both statements. He is a RB and I don't think he has the skills right now to be in the slot at the pro level. Wherever he lands he needs to learn the RB position at the pro level. He is a solid RB and may be the Best Player Available but the Raiders don't NEED another RB. D-Mac like everyone else has a downside the I feel I have to share with you: He runs tall with a thin lower body and some tightness in his hips. Does not sink his hips easily to change directions and TAKES SOME SHOTS AS A RESULT. NOT USED HEAVILY AS A RECEIVER. Has made too many questionable decisions off the field, adn trouble has followed him as a result. Will press at times and try t odo too much. Will miss some holes. Picks his spoets and would rather win with speed than power. Is top-heavy. Always carries the ball in his left hand. This is the scouting report on him coming out of the combine for all of us who weren't sold on him based on his fast 40 yard dash time at the NFL Combine. The Raiders have brought in pieces to improve the team, they've also picked up a free agent WR known for his explosive speed and quickly accelerating to top end speed. He tracks the ball well over his shoulder and will go up and get it. Can adjust and run under the deep ball. His name is Todd Watkins. He is 6'2" 191 lbs. WR out of BYU that runs a 4.4 forty. He has the top end speed that teams must respect. This gives HC Lane Kiffin & WR coach James Lofton & JaMarcus Russell a weapon to work with. I think I'll give this kid a shot at being the deep threat with Johnnie Lee Higgins. I still think the Raiders need to draft a WR. The Raiders 1st round pick needs to be Sedrick Ellis or Glen Dorsey or Chris Long or Vernon Gholston in that order. I say this because I think Jake Long will be gone and it is possible that both of the two top DT's could be gone. The Raiders might even be the swing pick that can change the draft by trading the #4 pick adding more draft picks to fill more needs. Barry Sims was finally shown the door and the Raiders have been trying to acquire Kwame Harris from across the bay. The Raiders will draft two offensive lineman that they worked with at the Senior bowl but I had to speak with you about the comments that made me ask WTF?

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    • greg pitsch about 1 year ago

      The reason I said he will be more utilized as a slot receiver, would be as a valid short route on short yardage plays, with either bush or fargas in the backfield. We could also send him on wheel routes up the sideline, after it is cleared by Javon Walker, leaving him to be covered by a line backer, or a safety, making it so he WILL be open on deep routes, 30-50 yards down field, and it is no mystery that he can catch. Not that he will always be lined up as a wide-out. But lane kiffin likes to run a spread offense, and McFadden will allow that. It will be the 05 Trojans all over again.

      And my last point, you don't need a shutdown defense if you can score at will. There will be next years draft, or this years second round, still having valuable DT talent.

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    • greg pitsch about 1 year ago

      "Running backs that run tall do take shots, but they are also the fastest backs on the field, They are easier to tackle, but you have to catch them first." I believe eric dickerson said about DMAC

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  6. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Why the hell did the Raiders sign Tommy Kelly??? They could've went after Faneca with that kind of money!!! Also, Why didn't the Raiders go after Shaun Rodgers or Kris Jenkins??? If they would've signed Faneca and either Rodgers or Jenkins, then come draft time...Mcfadden would have been the logical choice!!! But, of course all they did was overpay a inevidable dissapointment (Kelly) and sign a subpar safety. The Raiders actually have a soft schedule next season...and with a few FA additions and a good pick in the draft I don't see how they could miss the playoffs!!! I wish I could be the GM of the Raiders. Instead, I get to look forward to another loosing season. Good job front office! :)

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  7. jesse martinez about 1 year ago

    fukk no! we need a reciever, not a fukkin running back. Russel needs someone to throw to

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    • greg pitsch about 1 year ago

      he can throw it to McFadden, now with Javon Walker, this makes even more sense, they have adressed the positions, that they could take at number four in the draft. Telling everybody, they plan to take D-Mac

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  8. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    You are fogetting that he averaged 14 yards per reception, and played nearly every position in HS, and can bbe a WR threat.

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  9. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    the raiders need to draft mcfadden.the passing game is now set with jamarcus russel and javon walker.but with mcfadden at back switching off with fargas this offense would dominate.they can pick up a lineman in the second round and maybe third.

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  10. greg pitsch about 1 year ago

    exactly my point, but we don't have a third round pick yet

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