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Dickey: Darth Raider's silver lining
- The speed with which the Raiders moved to sign No. 4 overall pick Darren McFadden — and the manner in which it was accomplished — reinforces the belief that Al Davis knows this may be his last chance to put a positive stamp on his résumé.
Dickey: McFadden catching on to passing game
- Darren McFadden took a pitchout and, with a burst of speed, accelerated into the secondary. It was just a practice in shorts with no tackling allowed, but that little spurt showed why the Raiders were right to spend their first-round pick — fourth overall in the draft — on McFadden.
Dickey: Davis got it right in choosing McFadden
- Two numbers tell you all you need to know about the Raiders’ draft: 4.33 and 79. The first is Darren McFadden’s time in the 40-yard dash; the second is Al Davis’ age in July.
- Two numbers tell you all you need to know about the Raiders’ draft: 4.33 and 79. The first is Darren McFadden’s time in the 40-yard dash; the second is Al Davis’ age in July.
Frantz: Raiders get their guy — but at what cost?
- It’s Sept. 14, second week of the NFL season — the Raiders are at Kansas City. Fourth quarter, 2:44 left, Oakland trails 24-20 and has a fourth down and 1 at the K.C. 37. A field goal does no good. Lane Kiffin sends Darren McFadden, his 6-foot-2, 215-pound prized rookie running back, into the middle of the line looking for a first down.
- It’s Sept. 14, second week of the NFL season — the Raiders are at Kansas City. Fourth quarter, 2:44 left, Oakland trails 24-20 and has a fourth down and 1 at the K.C. 37. A field goal does no good. Lane Kiffin sends Darren McFadden, his 6-foot-2, 215-pound prized rookie running back, into the middle of the line looking for a first down.
Dickey: McFadden wanted, not needed, by Davis
- If Darren McFadden is there when the Raiders’ turn comes up in the first round of the NFL draft Saturday, bet that Al Davis will grab him.
- If Darren McFadden is there when the Raiders’ turn comes up in the first round of the NFL draft Saturday, bet that Al Davis will grab him.