If Im the raiders, Draft Chris Long or Darren McFadden

by antonio24 on Mar 2, 2008 5:52 PM PST

The Oakland Raiders are in need of some Defensive Backs. There aren't that many good ones since they all got signed by different teams and some traded to teams. The Raiders should draft a DB. People keep on saying Sedrick Ellis. People keep on saying Glenn Dorsey.(I do like Dorsey's defensive skills.) But I think Oakland should draft Chris Long from Virginia. Even though he is Howie's son, he is a great defensive end. He is quick and can get straight to the QB. If the Raider's are lucky than they should select him. If not, draft Darren McFadden from Arkansas. I know Fargas is Oakland's #1 back but McFadden is an explosive back who can run the ball very well and can avoid defenders.

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Chris Long, yes, McFadden, no

I think people are getting too enamored with what Peterson did last year. You don't win with RB's, they can be stopped, there have been a lot of big time busts coming out of college. McFadden doesn't break tackles, doesn't do a good job of eluding tackles, and the last thing the Raiders need is a running back.
I hope they draft Long if available, or any solid defensive player.

by chinabob on Mar 3, 2008 1:11 PM PST reply actions

We Could Do Much Worse Than McFadden, Most Years:

Especially with the #4 pick. Mcfadden will be cheap...relatively speaking...and carries HUGE upside with his burst and versatility.

McFadden and Bush would make a great tandem with Fargas returning kicks along with Carr and getting an occasional series when the team was already up by 21 in the 4th.

Pride And Poise!!!

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Mar 3, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions