McFadden finally speaks
By Steve Corkran
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at 1:23 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders running back Darren McFadden avoided the cameras, microphones and notepads for most of the past six months, while recovering from the foot sprain that forced him to miss the final nine games of the 2011 season.
On Monday, he consented to a brief interview with NFL Sirius radio, with most of the focus being on McFadden’s status. He didn’t shed much light on things, other than to say that he feels good, will continue playing the way he has in the past and not worry about the fear of being injured.
Here’s the link: http://siriusxmsports.posterous.com/raiders-rb-darren-mcfadden-gave-sirius-xm-nfl
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April 3rd, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Primero
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:25 pm
DMAC BABY!!!
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:26 pm
skeptical at best
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick
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April 3rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Dude, where’d you find that info? Would love to find a site that has cap & salary information for the NFL.
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Spotrac.com
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Man RRS dissed me…wtf.
We WILL pick Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
RaiderRockstar: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Carl Weathers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
R8ER MIKE: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
CJ Legend 34: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
RaiderDuck: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
PlunkforHOF: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
HairyBush: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
El Tato: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Xraided: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Aig-Raiders: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
8RaiderReign8: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
DutchRaider77: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
BewareofRaiders: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
R8drinOK: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
YoungAmerican: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Silverandblack666: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Fingers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Guest123: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Poprox13: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Neilb: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Just Fire Baby: Casey Heyward (Vandy)
R8eray: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Hwnrdr: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
DMAC: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Thec: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Wasbanned: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raidertbone: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
R8dercain: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
BigZ@CSM: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raidertalk: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Lowdown_in_Beijing: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Inonewordraider: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Jesusraiderjim: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raider O: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
RaiderRetribution: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
DJ Johnny: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Hardline: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
SilverNBlackPA: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
No Mas Diamante: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Bcz24: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Antispy3: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Blackmamba_20: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Raiderinparadise: Keenan Robinson (Texas)
Marley Bob: Emmanuel Acho (Texas)
Marks Hair: Dontari Poe (Memphis)
Bo Schembechler Jackson: Mike Martin (Michigan)
Raiderzmaverick: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Raiderjambo: Sean Spence (Miami U)
SR Raider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Da Trinity: Sean Spence (Miami U)
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL: Tyrone Crawford (Boise St)
JLofty: Trumaine Johnson (Montana)
LA to TheBay: Josh Robinson (USF)
Qodrn1: Josh Robinson (USF)
Plunketthead: Josh Robinson (USF)
RaidO: Josh Robinson (USF)
Dakota: Ladarius Green (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Deja vu: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
The Oracle: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
Raider Dell: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
ToneMcFresh: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
Tjbwall: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
PurpleDrank81: Shea McClellin (Boise State)
GG: Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
Oldschoolraider: David Molk (Michigan)
Raiderman99: Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati)
Just Win Baby: Robert Turbin (Utah State)
ELWAYs TEETH: Robert Turbin (Utah State)
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:32 pm
bcz24 Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Dude, where’d you find that info? Would love to find a site that has cap & salary information for the NFL.
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Spotrac.com
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This site is AWESOME, thank you
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Put me down for Chapman at #95. That was my pick before I knew we were even bringing him in.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:33 pm
I think Debo wants us to draft Jamarshmallow again.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Chapman / best NT available
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:38 pm
This will be the last season you will see Darren McFadden in a Raiders uniform.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:38 pm
#20 in da house
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:39 pm
As expected, bootlickers disappeared when shown that Suanders is not OC material.
Or checking the web for why their savior Santorum is losing his grip on reality.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I think Debo wants us to draft Jamarshmallow again
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@bcz
check out the 2007 QB draft class
RD SEL # PLAYER POSITION SCHOOL TEAM
1 1 JaMarcus Russell QB Louisiana State Oakland Raiders
1 22 Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame Cleveland Browns
2 36 Kevin Kolb QB Houston Philadelphia Eagles
2 40 John Beck QB Brigham Young Miami Dolphins
2 43 Drew Stanton QB Michigan State Detroit Lions
3 92 Trent Edwards QB Stanford Buffalo Bills
5 151 Jeff Rowe QB Nevada-Reno Cincinnati Bengals
5 174 Troy Smith QB Ohio State Baltimore Ravens
6 205 Jordan Palmer QB Texas-El Paso Washington Redskins
7 217 Tyler Thigpen QB Coastal Carolina Minnesota Vikings
yikes !!!
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Seahawks…stupid
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Not exactly the most in depth interview lol
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:43 pm
check out the 2006 QB draft class
1 3 Vince Young QB Texas Tennessee Titans
1 10 Matt Leinart QB USC Arizona Cardinals
1 11 Jay Cutler QB Vanderbilt Denver Broncos
2 49 Kellen Clemens QB Oregon New York Jets
2 64 Tarvaris Jackson QB Alabama State Minnesota Vikings
3 81 Charlie Whitehurst QB Clemson San Diego Chargers
3 85 Brodie Croyle QB Alabama Kansas City Chiefs
5 148 Ingle Martin QB Furman Green Bay Packers
5 164 Omar Jacobs QB Bowling Green State Pittsburgh Steelers
6 194 Bruce Gradkowski QB Toledo Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7 223 D.J. Shockley QB Georgia Atlanta Falcons
Who would have guessed Jay Cutler is the only QB worth a hoot in his 6th NFL season, and for a team other than Dungver ??
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
looking back … Bruce Gradkowski should have been a 2nd rounder, LOL
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Today’s chat proved that all the old Al Davis believers are confused by having a real GM and start thinking the sky is falling.
They don’t know how to live without drama or chaos.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Are the Saints going to release J Vilma after signing Lofton, or are they moving him to WLB?
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Are the Saints going to release J Vilma after signing Lofton, or are they moving him to WLB?
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Is the NFL going to suspend him?
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:54 pm
More like McSoft finally speaks.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Raider O,
Sorry to see your Buckeyes lose in the Final Four. I am certain that it is somehow Michigan’s fault. You will have your revenge this Fall. I will be watching.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Raiders just resigned Brodine & McCann, on their official website transaction page.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
I agree with Vegas. We need to add another CB. Croyell Judie from Texas A&M.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Former Seahawks LB David Hawthorne has agreed to terms on 5-year deal w/New Orleans Saints, according 2 source.
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Seems like Vilma’s departure is inevitable at this point.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Coryell*
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Remember leading up to the draft when alot of folk(maybe me too) were talking about how much trouble McFadden would get in when he went to the big city?? He’d have more kids with more different women than Travis Henry and get rims so big for his car that the world would explode.
Hell, now we can’t find him! Great job Darren. Keep it level man.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Only QBs worthy of a contract; Cutler, Young, & Gradkowski, all others a complete bust.
Gradkowski at least a third round selection no doubt.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Are the Saints going to release J Vilma after signing Lofton, or are they moving him to WLB?
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Is the NFL going to suspend him?
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Crazy story is that players could be criminally charged (ESPN)…if players are criminally charged, then won’t Saints management/coaches be charged as well?
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:58 pm
get’r done;
resign Branch, Reece, & Bryant
sign Tollefson
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I wouldn’t trade Boyd for Winslow jr.
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
RaidO Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:54 pm
More like McSoft finally speaks.
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There’s nothing soft about Dmac.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Classy move by the Panthers:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/03/new-panthers-jerseys-pay-tribute-to-sam-mills/
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
ET,
LOL
Thank you. I can’t wait for that game. It’s the best rivalries in college football IMHO.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
RaidO Says: April 3rd, 2012 at 1:54 pm
More like McSoft finally speaks
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Some people are truly stupid and have most likely never put on some cleats..what ate u going to say …” He didn’t take a shot blah blah blah” you don’t know that for a fact and most likely sitting at home eating some hot cheetos..Get a life
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
It’s one of the…..
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Are the Saints going to release J Vilma after signing Lofton, or are they moving him to WLB?
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@ Raider O
depends.. is Vilma getting suspended?
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:04 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick
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April 3rd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
With both Hawthorne and Lofton on board, I doubt the Saints will be hanging onto Vilma much longer.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
Can we afford to sign Vilma, and do we need another FA LB after we signed Wheeler?
Wheeler at SLB, McClain MLB, and Vilma at WLB.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
37.SharkCatcher Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
RaidO Says: April 3rd, 2012 at 1:54 pm
More like McSoft finally speaks
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Some people are truly stupid and have most likely never put on some cleats..what ate u going to say …” He didn’t take a shot blah blah blah” you don’t know that for a fact and most likely sitting at home eating some hot cheetos..Get a life
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I was actually just eating regular cheetos….but I love McFadden!
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Dakota Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:05 pm
37.SharkCatcher Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
RaidO Says: April 3rd, 2012 at 1:54 pm
More like McSoft finally speaks
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Some people are truly stupid and have most likely never put on some cleats..what ate u going to say …” He didn’t take a shot blah blah blah” you don’t know that for a fact and most likely sitting at home eating some hot cheetos..Get a life
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I was actually just eating regular cheetos….but I love McFadden!
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nacho cheese spits for me. i think 20 stays healthy this yr, he doesnt he doesnt ever get a big contact again. zbs is less collision also, though is injuries haven’t really been from hits
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
McFadden is in the last year of his contract. If he gets hurt, he’s gone. If he has a breakout year, he’s gone. Either way, he’s gone next season…in less than a month Tyvon Branch is going to sign a contract for all of McFadden’s salary next season and Goodson is a fumbler who might just keep fumbling. To say this team is set at RB is ridiculous. Turbin at #95 if he’s still there. All day long.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
franchise tag bud^^
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
@ YA
the Saints also signed Chris Chamberlain
plus Scott Shanle (who has started almost every game for them since 2006) is still under contract
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Dmac, may want to think about avoiding some of that contact, but it doesn’t sound like he thinks like that, according to that interview.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:16 pm
And the Raiders can’t be penalized for something the Saints did. Dennis Allen would have to, at worst, pay a fine. Vilma, on the other hand, could get hammered as bad as Payton did. If he signs with another team before a suspension is handed down, I dont know how that would work.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Josh Chapman at #95 it is Rockstar. Sorry about the delay, I had to leave my computer. Thanks for thee update Mr. Cork!
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:20 pm
45.Just Win Baby Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
McFadden is in the last year of his contract. If he gets hurt, he’s gone. If he has a breakout year, he’s gone. Either way, he’s gone next season…in less than a month Tyvon Branch is going to sign a contract for all of McFadden’s salary next season and Goodson is a fumbler who might just keep fumbling. To say this team is set at RB is ridiculous. Turbin at #95 if he’s still there. All day long.
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Don’t we have McFadden for 2 more years? This season and next season?
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/oakland-raiders/darren-mcfadden/
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:21 pm
DMAC do your thing and pi$$ on these fools that want you out of here.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:21 pm
At least we no longer have to worry about average players, like Tollefson, walking away from a meeting with the Raiders with a huge, nonsensical, contract.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Actually lets get this correct. First it was McPushover. He fixed that problem. Now its just McSoft because he is always hurt.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:22 pm
DMAC said absolutely NOTHING in that interview but tired, old, worn out sports cliches.
I wish the players would actually say SOMETHING sometime.
The only part that was mildly interesting was DMAC saying he was gonna go all out and what happens..happens.
But really what else is he gonna say?
I hope we can count on him to play most of the games this yr.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Actually lets get this correct. First it was McPushover. He fixed that problem. Now its just McSoft because he is always hurt.
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@Raid
I think the terms were “McFelldown” courtesy of BSJ and “McFragile” (source unknown)
but I happen to think DMAC will be healthy for about 12 games this season and make us a playoff team
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:26 pm
DMAC said absolutely NOTHING in that interview but tired, old, worn out sports cliches.
I wish the players would actually say SOMETHING sometime.
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Wheeler & Palmer were good interviews!!
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Damn Dakota,
I was one of the toughest against your obsession with drafting McFadden but it is clear to see that he is easily THE most explosive player in the AFC west and yet people want to let him walk when his contract comes up?
Just don’t get it…
Soft my ass!!
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
95. Josh Chapman (Alabama)
thats who I got Rockstar
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Dmac’s a violent, hard runner. I personally would like to see him avoid some of that contact, instead of looking for it.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Who do you want the Raiders to draft at #95 ???
RaiderRockstar: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Carl Weathers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
R8ER MIKE: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
CJ Legend 34: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
RaiderDuck: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
PlunkforHOF: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
HairyBush: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
John David Booty: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Raiderfankirk: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Goldie7: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
El Tato: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Xraided: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Dan78: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Aig-Raiders: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
8RaiderReign8: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
DutchRaider77: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
BewareofRaiders: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
R8drinOK: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
YoungAmerican: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Silverandblack666: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Fingers: Josh Chapman (Alabama)
Guest123: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Poprox13: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Neilb: Demario Davis (Arkansas State)
Just Fire Baby: Casey Heyward (Vandy)
R8eray: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Hwnrdr: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
DMAC: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Thec: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Wasbanned: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raidertbone: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
R8dercain: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
BigZ@CSM: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raidertalk: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Lowdown_in_Beijing: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Inonewordraider: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Jesusraiderjim: Alameda Ta’amu (Washington)
Raider O: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
RaiderRetribution: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
DJ Johnny: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Hardline: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
SilverNBlackPA: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
No Mas Diamante: Mychal Kendricks (Cal)
Bcz24: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Antispy3: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Blackmamba_20: Sammy Brown (Houston U)
Raiderinparadise: Keenan Robinson (Texas)
Marley Bob: Emmanuel Acho (Texas)
Marks Hair: Dontari Poe (Memphis)
Raiderzmaverick: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Raiderjambo: Sean Spence (Miami U)
SR Raider: Sean Spence (Miami U)
Da Trinity: Sean Spence (Miami U)
DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL: Tyrone Crawford (Boise St)
JLofty: Trumaine Johnson (Montana)
LA to TheBay: Josh Robinson (USF)
Qodrn1: Josh Robinson (USF)
Plunketthead: Josh Robinson (USF)
RaidO: Josh Robinson (USF)
Dakota: Ladarius Green (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Deja vu: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
The Oracle: Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
Raider Dell: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
ToneMcFresh: Bruce Irvin (West Virginia)
Tjbwall: Ronnell Lewis (Oklahoma U)
PurpleDrank81: Shea McClellin (Boise State)
GG: Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
Oldschoolraider: David Molk (Michigan)
Raiderman99: Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati)
Just Win Baby: Robert Turbin (Utah State)
ELWAYs TEETH: Robert Turbin (Utah State)
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:31 pm
still awaiting votes for #95 pick
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April 3rd, 2012 at 2:32 pm
I never said I WANTED to get rid of McF, I am just making a prediction. And I think it’s a pretty solid prediction, at that.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:35 pm
C’mon RRS, how many times has Dumb Beeech, participated in a football conversation?
Be glad when it’s 5pm in Podunk.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
@Kell
I’ve talked football with Beeecham many times..
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Our season will NOT be determined by DMAC. We can live with a RB by commitee.
Our season depends on CP3 and the passing game, the o-Line, and the improvement of the defense.
I said 2 months ago we should trade DMAC. We do not need a top flight RB to Win.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Saint,
Or they want to trade him for a 2nd or 3rd round pick in the draft……smh
Talent like that, you give the guy every opportunity to overcome the injury bug before you give up on him.
Prior to this past injury McFadden played in 20 out of 23 games, rushing for 1,771 yards at 5.27 ypc, scoring 11 TDs and tacking on another 661 yards and 4 TDs receiving….that is about 121.6 total yards per game….and the only reason the TDs were so low is because the Raiders gave Twinkle Toes Bush the red zone work the past two seasons.
No reason to believe he can’t have that kind of a healthy stretch again.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:39 pm
RaiderRockstar Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:36 pm
@Kell
I’ve talked football with Beeecham many times..
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Where, on your Facebook page?
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:40 pm
I said 2 months ago we should trade DMAC. We do not need a top flight RB to Win.
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@ 303
the only way thats true is if we go pass happy
not happening under Greg Knapp, the most run-oriented OC of the past decade
perhaps the point you’re trying to make is that the zbs is VERY rb friendly?
in that case, I would tend to agree with you – as long as the O-Line does it’s job
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:41 pm
303Raider Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Our season will NOT be determined by DMAC. We can live with a RB by commitee.
Our season depends on CP3 and the passing game, the o-Line, and the improvement of the defense.
I said 2 months ago we should trade DMAC. We do not need a top flight RB to Win.
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We had a RB by committee approach, Dmac/Bush.
But you do need a good running game.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
right here, Kell
don’t hate!
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
The new Nike uniform for the Raiders..McFadden
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65516705@N00/7042421975/sizes/o/in/photostream/
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:45 pm
By now, you all know my stance on DMac. But at this point I think it’s too late in the game to move him, unless they manage to swing a draft-day deal that nets them multiple picks. Very unlikely now.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Don’t hate? Look in the mirror and repeat, that.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:47 pm
#95 Best available player
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:48 pm
#95 Best available player
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@Kirk
care to pick a player YOU would like to see us draft?
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:52 pm
nobody wants to see a trio of Goodson, Jones & Miller at RB …
you don’t trade a stud RB (when healthy) to draft somebody who might be the next Ki-Jana Carter or Lawrence Phillips!!
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Fellas,
Why the need to get rid of our most productive and explosive player??
Because he gets hurt? Uh, lets see who else got hurt last year at the RB position…no one really….just…
Adrian Peterson
Arian Foster
Jamaal Charles
Ahmad Bradshaw
Ryan Mathews
Matt Forte
Marshawn Lynch
Fred Jackson
Rashard Mendenhal
DeMarco Murray
Peyton Hillis
Felix Jones
to name a few. But not many good ones, eh??
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
All Im saying gents is for anyone to say “we need Dmac to win” IMO, is incorrect.
I believe we can plug some very capable RB’s into our system. the NFL today is more about the passing game PLUS DMAC’s health history is well documented.
Look, I have his jersey, I love the Dude, but he will NOT define our season.
CP3 and the passing game will define it.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:55 pm
RaiderRockstar:
my pick for the draft:
Alameda Ta’amu, DT Washington
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:55 pm
He is NOT our most productive player.
To be productive you have to ACTUALLY play!
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:56 pm
McFadden rocked his hoodie and said, “No justice, no peace”.
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Everytime someone makes a point about Dmac, they always put in paranthesis(when healthy)
That is my point,lol…
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:57 pm
303,
I think the altitude is gettin to ya buddy!
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Beechum, drop a spicy (Olive Garden style) rhyme about these new Nike uni’s, once you done with that honey, that is.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Michael Bush really is a one trick pony. And, worst at that, he won’t even hone is own talent. He continuously tries to be an east-west tailback and look for holes, when he should be driving his head forward every down. I think Reg made the right decision. McFadden is our halfback, period. If Bush wasn’t willing to be a backup and accept backup pay, he had to go.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:01 pm
303Raider Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
All Im saying gents is for anyone to say “we need Dmac to win” IMO, is incorrect.
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Here I am, We Need Dmac To Win!
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:01 pm
About week 8 when McFadden is on crutches and we aren’t scoring any points with our unproven receiving corps, you all will be wishing we had more than Goodson and Jones just like you were all wishing we had more than Bush and Jones last year. There is still time to change your #95 choice to Turbin. lol
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Without Dmac, we don’t reach 7 wins.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:02 pm
Totally agree Sully.
Holy crap, can’t believe I just typed that!.
Just kiddin’ man, we cool.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:02 pm
McFadden’s injury prone, but there’s too much explosive talent there for him not to be the designated starter, regardless. That’s the situation with him.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Reggie goes with Bush, trades McFadden. McFadden goes elsewhere, racks up 2,000 all purpose yards, pro bowl, whole 9. I guarantee you that’s what he’s thinking. McFadden’s so good that you have to look past his being injury prone. You never want to be in a position where you’re rooting for a guy you just traded to get injured so it will justify your decision. That’s what’s in the other door.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Rockstar,
I’m confused about your list. Is it who we think we will draft or who we want to draft?? As in Andrew Luck.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Since Dmac is so injury prone why not use his receiving skills more? I could envision him as a Charlie Garner style back. We could bring in a Legarete Blount type running back to pound between the tackles. That way we get the explosive plays from Dmac and keep him healthy.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:07 pm
What’s getting me Sully is that McFadden is 24 yrs old and yet people want to ditch him. Unbelievable. The dude has taken over games for us when he is all that we’ve had. Just don’t get it. Sign that man to a long term.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:12 pm
DT42 Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Since Dmac is so injury prone why not use his receiving skills more?
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They do use his receiving skills, won’t stop him from running over somebody though. Injuries don’t just occur between the tackles. In fact, I don’t think any of his injuries were on runs up the middle.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:13 pm
I would see if he makes it out of training camp before I sign him long term.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Rockstar, after much deliberation and seeing as how I believe Chapman will be gone, I select Greg Childs, WR
Arkansas.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Jerry has warned us time and time again how this organization will be run in the foreseeable future.
“What would Green Bay do?”
A: Go with McFadden, tell Bush he’s a backup or nothing.
That’s what Reggie did. Makes sense.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Is Mcfadden injury prone or just plain unlucky? I think he’s just unlucky and is going to have a monster year. Heck, seems Adrian Peterson has been hurt as much as Dmac and no one ever call him injury prone.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Manning needs surgery on his neck again….expected to miss a minimum of 6 months:
http://www.1070thefan.com/news/story.aspx?ID=1532763
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Did you get your rocks off on post #101, Dakota?
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:27 pm
lol
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Oh man!!!!!
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
RaiderRockstar:
my pick for the draft:
Alameda Ta’amu, DT Washington
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Nope, I’m going out on a limb. Alameda would be outstanding but I’m changing the pick……….
Arizona State’s Brock Osweiler. Were going to trade TP to the Browns for picks!!
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:32 pm
I’ve always liked McPantywaist
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:36 pm
What’s unfortunate about DMac’s situation is that his injuries couldn’t have been avoided by him running less aggressively. The turf toe, and whatever is/was wrong with his foot didn’t really have anything to do with whether or not he was trying to punish a tackler.
I hope he has better luck this year. He’s a huge weapon, and the team needs him.
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:39 pm
If Dmac was as durable as Marcus Allen he’d be the greatest Raider ever..
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:45 pm
I always wonder how great Bo would have been had he not blownout his hip… Another unreal talent
April 3rd, 2012 at 5:28 pm
McFadden became a great runner when he started torpedoing tacklers to finish his runs. His body build does make him susceptible to injury, but a lot of runners get hurt. Don’t forget, just 9 games ago he was like a human missile
We just need some economy priced depth, guys who can double on kick coverage. Goodson may be a good start, Jones is dangerous runner & receiver and get more playing time if he can learn to block, and we have a couple 1st year players. We need power runner for short yardage and goalline. Goodson has fumbled a lot in the past. Reggie Mac good at finding serviceable RBs for cheap.
Realistically in the draft we’re going to need to pick mostly defensive players and take some gambles on guys who can be real playmakers and find a run stuffer for the middle of the defensive line. We could really use some HUNGRY PHYSICAL players who can DISMEMBER and ANNIHILATE ballcarriers and QBs while playing smart & disciplined until they pounce. And based on past performance, about the only player in our projected starting front 7 that comes close to fitting that description is Sho’Nasty. Solid CB prospects are hard to find later in draft but sometimes college playmakers who lack ideal physical ability or guys who have been hurt or in trouble can be late round gems.
April 3rd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
You ain’t nothin’ DMAC until you make it through a COMPLETE season. Anything short of a full year in 2012 makes you nothin’ but ‘over-hyped’.
April 3rd, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Marks hair Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:32 pm
I’ve always liked McPantywaist
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Marks hair didn’t even need gel for that comment it was so tight.
April 3rd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
SaintKaufman Says:
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:07 pm
What’s getting me Sully is that McFadden is 24 yrs old and yet people want to ditch him. Unbelievable. The dude has taken over games for us when he is all that we’ve had. Just don’t get it. Sign that man to a long term.
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It cracks me up when people use “us” and “we” and other personal pronouns when they talk about the Raiders as if they’re on the team. Lame.
DMAC is as durable as a box of Kleenex and if he doesn’t make it through a full season this year there is no way he should be resigned.
April 4th, 2012 at 10:10 am
RR , who is the fastest player avail for KK’s red corvette please
April 4th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Who cares has he ever play a full season sucks to have a rb show up for half the season every year trade em shouldn’t be laughing and joking on the sideline all season while your team is getting pushed out of the playoffs the last 8 games
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