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Oakland Raiders: S&BP Raiders 2008 Player Achievement Awards

It's time for the community of Silver and Black Pride to vote your choices for the 2008 season Oakland Raider player achievement awards.

This will be a five part series that will commence with Rookie of the Year, then be followed by:

  • Most Improved Player
  • Defensive Player of the Year
  • Offensive Player of the Year
  • MVP

As we pass time and get prepared for the NFL Draft and the beginning of the new Raiders 2009 season, let's take a look back at 2008 and choose the players who achieved the most in their respective categories.

The candidates for Rookie of the Year:

1. Darren McFadden

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  1. Rushing

    Year Team Att Yds Avg Lng TD
    2008 Oak 113 499 8.7 50 4
    Total   113 499 8.7 50 4

    Receiving

    Year Team Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
    2008 Oak 29 285 9.8 27 0
    Total   29 285 9.8 27 0

The number 4 overall draft pick of the 2008 draft had his season interrupted by various injuries which obviously effected his stats, but nevertheless McFadden always made his presence felt on the field.

2. Michael Bush

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Rushing

Year Team Att Yds Avg Lng TD
2008 Oak 95 421 4.4 67T 3
Total 95 421 4.4 67 3

Receiving

Year Team Att Yds Avg Lng TD
2008 Oak 19 162 8.5 10.8 0
Total   19 162 8.5 10.8 0

Yes, I'm including Michael Bush for this category even though he was drafted in 2007. He never was activated for 2007 season, so I consider him a "red shirt rookie"  as Bush saw his first action only in 2008. Bush really was under utilized, but when he was in he usually made an impact with his pounding style and versatility, not only rushing, but receiveing and throwing option passes.

3. Tyvon Branch

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Defense

Year Team Tackles Sacks FF FR Int Yds TD
2008 Oak 10 0 0 1 1 36 0
Total   10 0 0 1 1 36 0

Kick Return

Year Team Ret Yds Avg Lng TD
2008 Oak 6 89 14.8 20 0
Total   6 89 14.8 20 0

The speedy, hard hitting safety from Connecticut was drafted by the Raiders with the first of their 2 picks in the 4th round. Branch's season was also cut short by injuries and he ended up on injured reserve.

4. Trevor Scott

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Defensive
Tackles Interceptions
Year Team G Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int TDs Yds Avg Lng
2008   Oak 16 24 19 5 5.0 -- 0 -- -- -- 0.0 --
 

The Raiders drafted Trevor Scott in the 6th round out of the University of Buffalo to play defensive end. Though Scott is somewhat undersized, he made the most of his opportunities when he was on the field.

5. Chaz Schilens

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Receiving
Year Team G Rec Yds Avg Yds/G Lng TD 20+ 40+ 1st FUM
2008   Oak 16 15 226 15.1 14.1 60 2 4 1 9 0

The Raiders drafted the 6'4" 225-pound Schilens in the 7th round and while he had some issues with injuries also, Chaz learned his position quickly and became a large target for Jamarcus Russell to look for. Chaz showed very good progress throughout the season and was a great value pick in the 7th round.

Those are your candidates Nation! Choose who you think should be the 2008 Raiders Rookie of the Year:

 

Poll
The Oakland Raiders 2008 Rookie of the Year is:
Darren McFadden
245 votes
Michael Bush
164 votes
Tyvon Branch
13 votes
Trevor Scott
145 votes
Chaz Schilens
64 votes

631 votes | Poll has closed

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Good post but a tough poll

Only a couple played all 16 games and none had a stand out rookie season. I’m leaning towards Scott because he probably saw the most play time but I’m a bit torn.

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by Ovale Fan on Mar 15, 2009 8:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bush or Scott

Injuries hampered too much of the others’ seasons. Bush and Scott, when utilized, showed some of the talent the Raiders can bring to bear in the next few years. Even more promising is that if the other three can stay healthy next season it only makes the Raiders that much better.

My vote is for Bush.

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by LiveAdam on Mar 15, 2009 10:09 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta say bush

he had such an amazing game against Tampa and was the reason we won that game (along with a great defensive performance) If he had more carries he could have been the starter by Week 11.

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by KA1Z3R on Mar 15, 2009 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chaz

He was the only one who had a significant improvement from the beginning of the season to the end. D-Mac and T-Bone (Tyvon) were injured most of the time so I feel they don’t deserve it. Trevor is a good choice also, but he was only successful when the opponents were tired. Chaz wasn’t starter in all the games, but he improved so much as the season progressed. The final three games, he played like a starter. So, my vote goes to Chaz. And I hate spelling his last name.

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by Rayder K on Mar 15, 2009 11:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bush

Bush destoyed the buc’s and he showed alot of consistentley even if the numbers didnt show it..D-Mac is a great Back but he cant take the majority of the carries unlike Bush

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by Vanilla on Mar 15, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chaz

Cuz i think he was the real WR other than Jonnie Lee Higgins and another reason why i would pick chaz is cuz he started two games with a touchdown in each that’s more than Walker and Ashely

This year. is the year, for years to come

by nishal26 on Mar 15, 2009 3:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

scott

no contest for me. he had more sacks than chris long did this yr!!

Don't confuse me with the facts, my mind is made up!!

by naq92 on Mar 15, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MC-RAIDER IS MY CHOICE.

HE WAS AWESOME DURING THE CHIEF GAME.NO DOUBT!

EZE

by RAIDERZEKE on Mar 15, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Very Sad w results

first and foremost great post !!!!

If McFad is our rookie of the year than this group doesnt expect great things from a top pick. I want expect Adrian Pete, results if I am going to give the top pick to a #4 pick.

Name a 7th rounder the Raiders have drafted on the team, #1 and then #2 one that even played.

Chaz is the pick, because he is not only a performer but a building block.

Mr. Bush you should have had the carries to win but a second you deserve.

by Bud Light on Mar 15, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Trevor Scott led all Rookies in sacks, c’mon guys! Don’t go for star power go for who actually produced.

by DarthDavis on Mar 16, 2009 6:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Promising. PLEASE AL!!! LET IT BE PROMISING!!!!!

I’m picking Chaz for two reasons. The first reason is because he performed and developed very well towards the end of the season. And, with all honesty…that’s what counts as a rookie. Perfomance and Development. The second reason is I’m really hoping that he did enough to sway the front office from drafting another sexy pick (i.e. D-Mac). I really like D-Mac….and I think he will be the game breaker that we need. But, Im telling you, Jamarcus, Bush, nor Darren will last the whole season without doing something about the O-line. Crabtree would be a nice look though lol!!!!

by Mr. Vic Newman on Mar 16, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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