Raiders RB Darren McFadden To Play A Big Role In Passing Game

Discussion in 'Oakland Raiders' started by SoDev, Jun 19, 2009.

  1. SoDev

    SoDev Don't tase me, bro!

    For the most part, the Darren McFadden who took the field for the Raiders as a rookie was a shell of himself. The explosion is back, and the things McFadden ought to be able to accomplish catching passes out of the backfield and in the slot should give the Raiders something to hang their hat on in the passing game until the deep game comes around. McFadden and Michael Bush, who looks imposing and swift in no-contact situations, give the Raiders two backs who can do some real damage in the passing game.

    Source: Contra Costa Times
     
  2. russian.tank

    russian.tank BruceAlmighty2010

    I'm liking what I'm hearing.
     
  3. Fez

    Fez Chicharooney!!!

    Unless he's taking the QB starting gig away from JaBustus, I don't see it happening.
     
  4. JASON4RMLA

    JASON4RMLA Go Kings!!

  5. nastynate184

    nastynate184 Fuck Michigan

    good we need to utilize his speed in every way possible
     
  6. nastynate184

    nastynate184 Fuck Michigan

    how the heck is JaMarcus a bust after one year of starting?
     
  7. russian.tank

    russian.tank BruceAlmighty2010

    Don't listen to the crapty 49er fan
     
  8. hermhater

    hermhater Guest

    Does he have good hands?
     
  9. russian.tank

    russian.tank BruceAlmighty2010

    Relatively. He was a good Wildcat back in college, one of the few who can succeed in the NFL running it. I'm excited to see what he can bring to the table.
     
  10. hermhater

    hermhater Guest

    I meant can he catch.
     
  11. russian.tank

    russian.tank BruceAlmighty2010

    I would imagine so...
     
  12. hermhater

    hermhater Guest

    If he can catch and make yards after contact that will suck butt for the Chiefs.

    We are moving slow linemen to LB.
     
  13. russian.tank

    russian.tank BruceAlmighty2010

    slow and old.
     
  14. hermhater

    hermhater Guest

    Not old.

    Slow.
     
  15. nastynate184

    nastynate184 Fuck Michigan

    mike vrabel is pretty old dude
     
  16. SoDev

    SoDev Don't tase me, bro!

    He had almost as many catches (29) and yards (285) in his rookie year (13 games) as he did in 3 great years of college (46/365). So no one really knows, but there doesn't seem to be any reason he shouldn't excel at catching.
     
  17. nastynate184

    nastynate184 Fuck Michigan

    if he can get some catches out of the backfield that will be his best chance to get into open space and use his speed burners
     
  18. Daddy Primetime42

    Daddy Primetime42 TheNationWillRiseAgain

    so is zack thomas
     
  19. RaiderTilliDIE

    RaiderTilliDIE Raider Nation

    they got zach thomas LOL!

    yea thts pretty slow nd old