Raiders coach Hue Jackson said Monday that Darren McFadden (foot) will not play until he is 100...

Raiders coach Hue Jackson said Monday that Darren McFadden (foot) will not play until he is 100 percent healthy.

It sucks for fantasy owners, but it's a smart decision for the Raiders, who are in first place in the AFC West with both the Chiefs and Chargers nosediving. Michael Bush is also on a tear. Beat writer Steve Corkran suggested Monday that Bush could get 30 more carries against the Bears in. "That’d be 90 in three games," replied the Raiders' head coach. "That's pretty good."
Nov 21 - 6:25 PM (ET)
----------------
As much as i miss Mcfadden out there tearing it up. i agree with this decision. While Bush is still no Mcfadden. Bush has been doing great no doubt about it. However its already starting to sound like he wont play in week 12 . lets hope Mcfadden will be back by week 13 the latest

6 months ago yaboyrafa 4 comments 0 recs |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Don't forget T. Jones.

Bush + Jones = McFadden + 1/2.

Jones has great vision and he’s slippery as an eel. Could prove to be the best pick of the draft despite D. Moore’s awsome-ness. He’s is a Superstar!

Plus Bush is best back-up RB in the NFL. Dude needs to get paid big time to stay.

Girlfriend: So the guy who catches the ball is the catcher, right?
Me: No. They are called wide-receivers. Catchers play baseball.
Girlfriend: Samething.

by dram5780 on Nov 22, 2011 7:19 AM PST reply actions

Im expecting alot outa Typhoon and Crush..hahah

We all want McFadden back that’s a known fact, but IF we make it to the post season, id rather have him healthy and ready to run like the wind..I know Bush will fill in admirably, and giving Jones a few carries never hurts. We are one of the premiere running attacks this year, and i expect us to stay that way.

by Raider_Renagade on Nov 22, 2011 1:16 PM PST reply actions

Bush proving his worth

But let’s not forget that it took him 30 carries to get 100 yards last week. I doubt very much he’ll see as much success against the Bears. If McFadden cannot injure the foot anymore by playing, he really should be out there. There is not one player on the team who can say that they are 100% and it’s foolish keep someone out based on the declaration that they bee 100%. This is the NFL, player play with injury all the time. Sorry, but this is a business, and although I love the way DMC plays and attacks defenders, durability is not one of his strong suits.

by Da Raider on Nov 22, 2011 2:00 PM PST reply actions

Seemingly the only thing T. Jones needs is experience and confidence.

Kid has all the moves and speed to do the things he needs to do to be successful. Maybe not this week vs Chicago but next week vs Miami. If it is sunny conditions then i can see a breakout game for the rookie.

Dangerously? Yea.

by TooShort2Play on Nov 22, 2011 4:05 PM PST reply actions