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Why McFadden?

Well there is now someone else who is thinking why McFadden.  With all the money tied up in the RB position, and a big hole in the run defense, there is another person who is asking themselves why DMAC.  Of course this particular person, has an active stake in that decision.  One more RB, means more competition,and with as much money as DMAC will make, the scrutiny will be more than it was for JR, since most people think rookie QB's shouldn't start right away.  Running backs, on the other hand should be able to come in and grasp the NFL rather quickly.

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So here is the article on Michael Bush, and he states that he will work hard even with DMAC, and push him for carries.

When Michael Bush first heard the buzz, he wasn't thinking that this was just the typical business nature of the NFL. Or that it was just more potential competition. Instead, one very familiar word came to mind when Bush heard the Oakland Raiders were flirting with Arkansas running back Darren McFadden.

"I was just like `Why?' " Bush wondered.

Bush conveys the moment like a man who has been asking himself that question forever. And some days in Bush's mind, it might seem that way. Since Sept. 2006, his career has seen little more than turbulence: A broken leg against Kentucky in the opener of his senior season; a second surgery a month before the NFL draft; plummeting into the fourth round of the 2007 draft; and then a long climb back with the Raiders that ended with an unexpected deactivation in November - without logging a single carry in his rookie season.


http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Am8HOhQ2i95VS3aqVP76c9ZDubYF?slug=cr-bushinlimbo041608&pro v=yhoo&type=lgns

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Bush
I'am behind you all the way.

by Rayder K on Apr 17, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bush...
and Russel are what the raiders are about o offense
fargas can help out too

by Jagjivan on Apr 17, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here's how it should be
First string: Justin Fargas
Second String/split-time: Michael Bush
Third String: D. Rhodes (can't spell first name)
Fourth String: NONE!

Plain and simple, NO MCFADDEN!

The Autumn Wind Is A Raider, and his name is KA1Z3R. >:)>

by KA1Z3R on Apr 17, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

KA1ZER
That's well said. I can't agree anymore. To be nice, I'll split the second spot with Bush and Rhodes. Rhodes did show a lot of skill during the end of the season.

by Rayder K on Apr 17, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK.........RB situation
You work at the office and theirs 3 other dudes in suit and ties to partner and out of all 4 of you guys none of you guys have distinguished yourselves apart from one another.  What would you say if a super assistant is applying for you're job? Of course you would act like Bush and say, "why?? were fine." TO KEEP YOU'RE JOB!!

Everybody knows we don't have a lot of holes to fill but the talent at some positions is forgettable   LETS UPGRADE

You guys can say whatever you want but Silver and Blacfadden is inevitable since Chris is gone

It feels like me n AL are the only ones wanting to win now!! Im tired of losing
WIN NOW!!

After my umbilical cord was cut, silver and black spewed out!!

by Beastusmaximus on Apr 17, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Al Isn't only thinking about winning now....
He is thinking about the future. Every big name signed this year signed a long and I mean LONG term deal. If he wanted to win now, he would've signed them to one year or short term contracts. So this shows that he wants to do what's best for the team and the future. Our future is with C.Long. Let's hope that happens.

by Rayder K on Apr 17, 2008 9:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Of Course...
Al is a bad owner but not that bad...why would he ink Wilson, Walker, Kelly and Hall to a short term deal? That would make no sense...

We were the most active team in FA for a reason. He through ridiculous amounts of money at these players in a desperate fashion which shows a clear sign that "winning now" is a priority and this trend should continue to the draft  

Im sorry to crush you're dreams but you know and I know that C Long will be gone

After my umbilical cord was cut, silver and black spewed out!!

by Beastusmaximus on Apr 17, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Raiders drafting
I found this website which offers some info on the Raiders and draft possibilities.

www.intheblackhole.wordpress.com

by Raiders54 on Apr 17, 2008 10:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Raider54
Yo, this is a great site. Good job finding it. Great info.
Born And Raised One, Always Gonna Be One, A True Raider Fan.

by Rayder K on Apr 17, 2008 11:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh god
more people saying that 4 RB which are all overpaid is a good thing. Fargas/Rhodes both got resigned to the team, Bush is finally getting a chance to play, and you want a pompous RB who's gonna want major money to come in. It's just too much. Wow, where's OakFoSho been at? He'd love to come here and scream at me about McFadden.
The Autumn Wind Is A Raider, and his name is KA1Z3R. >:)>

by KA1Z3R on Apr 18, 2008 4:07 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bush is young
and doesn't realize that just because there are rumors does not make it true.  I cannot believe the Raiders will draft McFadden, too expensive, too questionable, and no need.  Bush will get plenty of carries this season, he doesn't have to worry about that.  

by chinabob on Apr 18, 2008 6:41 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this is why mcfadden.
my name is raiderlalo, and i just registered because i always read silver and black pride blogs and im tired of reading all the why Dmac B@#$ $%^t. This is why, because our receivers are weak and were drafting Dmac as a WIDE RECEIVER!! have you ever heard of a guy called TERELL OWENS?  compare their style of running, stiff arm and their ability to burn defensive backs we dont need DT's we need TD's.     RAIDERLALO OUT.

by raiderlalo81 on Apr 18, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ok raiderlalo
thats the best you can come up with. That's really stupied.
Born And Raised One, Always Gonna Be One, A True Raider Fan.

by Rayder K on Apr 18, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry I didn't want to say it in that manner
but why ruin a top prospect from the draft day. If we do get him, use him what he is best and known for. Don't move him around and start f#cking  with his mind. That only makes him worse
Born And Raised One, Always Gonna Be One, A True Raider Fan.

by Rayder K on Apr 18, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he has great potential
im not a scout or anything dude but he looks like he can be a greater receiver rather than a running back bust thats just my theory and my point of view i dont think that hes that great of a running back but he has excellent skills and blazing speed, i hate see him go to the jets and have him score three touchdowns on the raiders defense with Long,Ellis,Gholston, or Dorsey.

by raiderlalo81 on Apr 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

whoa
you think that he's a better receiver? He barely lost the Heisman as a RB, not a WR. His skills at RB  FAR surpass his play quality at receiver. Part-time yes. Full-time no. I still think we need Dorsey or Gholston.
The Autumn Wind Is A Raider, and his name is KA1Z3R. >:)>

by KA1Z3R on Apr 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NO DT's PLEASE
what are those future busts going to do, how many TD's have the raiders scored in the last two years? No prospect coming into the NFL is a proven talent or a future hall of famer.

by raiderlalo81 on Apr 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Receiver, lol
Are you serious?! :D He may be able to play receiver, but he shouldn't/couldn't/wouldn't start no way no how. Hey, while we're at it, let's line him up at QB. Ha ha ha ha ha! Receiver, good one.
The Autumn Wind Is A Raider, and his name is KA1Z3R. >:)>

by KA1Z3R on Apr 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yup
what can go wrong mr. scout of the NFL it seems you have your sh@% straight now tell me. What would you do?

by raiderlalo81 on Apr 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we could line him up at outside linebacker too...
What I believe what lalo81 was trying to say is that he could play slot, be good with screens and catch out of the backfield not literally become a wide receiver and if he did say this revoke his membership...
After my umbilical cord was cut, silver and black spewed out!!

by Beastusmaximus on Apr 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

maybe as a punter
and run the ball on 4th and long.

by raiderlalo81 on Apr 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Raiderlalo....
u need to relax man McFadden will never come to the raiders...Al is way smarter than that
besides we already have good RBs:
1.Bush
2.Fargas/Rhodes

by Jagjivan on Apr 18, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Although
He did draft a Kicker in the 1st round and LOVES speed so you never know with Al Davis. Should he pick up DMAC? NO. Does it make any sense? NO. Will he pick up DMAC only Al can say for sure.

Hell if Al wants to stock up on a position we are overloaded at with a high pick. I hear Matt Ryan has a GREAT ARM.... lol

by lockdown851 on Apr 18, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol
but plz don't even joke about "DMAC" OR Matt Ryan coming to the raiders that would ruin my season!
Where there is will,There is a way...Raiders 19-0!!!!

by Jagjivan on Apr 18, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not mine
I wouldn't mind McFadden because he could be a very explosive player, but if we do, release one of the RBs. (most likely Rhodes) We don't need four RBs who are getting paid like starters.
The Autumn Wind Is A Raider, and his name is KA1Z3R. >:)>

by KA1Z3R on Apr 19, 2008 6:37 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think....
this season bush and fargas should get paid the most
IF we get McFadden (which i hope we don't)we should pay him more the 2nd year...
and, yes we should release/trade Rhodes    
Where there is will,There is a way...Raiders 19-0!!!!

by Jagjivan on Apr 19, 2008 9:02 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

exactly
But I like I said, McFadden won't totally ruin the season. We would sure have one explosive offense. Though I would still have doubts on defense.
The Autumn Wind Is A Raider, and his name is KA1Z3R. >:)>

by KA1Z3R on Apr 19, 2008 10:11 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ay
MCfadden would sound good on the raiders. Damn, that would be a great run offense. But I still have my negatives.
Born And Raised One, Always Gonna Be One, A True Raider Fan.

by Rayder K on Apr 19, 2008 12:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We all do
After all, drafting McFadden leaves us with a weak DE pool to draft from at that point. Then there's still the needs of LT, WR, and LB.
The Autumn Wind Is A Raider, and his name is KA1Z3R. >:)>

by KA1Z3R on Apr 19, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well unless..
We trade Fabian, Lamont, and or possibly Rhodes for a decent pick then we could stock up in the 2nd to 3rd round on a LT/LB. But thats hopeful thinking. I'd rather go early with a guy we want(at a position of need) then hope a guys still going to be there in round 2 or 3(pending picks for one of the 3 mentioned).

by lockdown851 on Apr 19, 2008 1:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

who got the....
Patriot's selection after they forfeited it?
Where there is will,There is a way...Raiders 19-0!!!!

by Jagjivan on Apr 20, 2008 9:04 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It carries on to round two
doesn't it
Born And Raised One, Always Gonna Be One, A True Raider Fan.

by Rayder K on Apr 20, 2008 11:38 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

IDK
that why i asked you
Where there is will,There is a way...Raiders 19-0!!!!

by Jagjivan on Apr 20, 2008 8:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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