Darren McFadden's 2012 performance in former coordinator Greg Knapp's ill-suited zone-blocking scheme was so disappointing that it had the running back's "blood boiling" all offseason. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, McFadden realizes it's a poor time to negotiate a new contract with the Oakland Raiders after averaging a league-low 3.27 yards per carry in yet another injury-plagued season. The Raiders have "checked in" with McFadden about a contract extension, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, but the former No. 4 overall draft pick has demurred. Extra motivated to prove he still can channel the dynamic workhorse he was under Hue Jackson in 2010 and parts of 2011, McFadden believes he will put himself in position to command a mega contract in 2014. "Obviously, he never felt comfortable in what we were doing last year," coach Dennis Allen told Rapoport. "That led to some questions about him, but if you watch practice, the guy's still explosive. He's still a threat to take it all the way. And he feels more comfortable. If you don't quite trust it, there's always that doubt." Make no mistake, McFadden's contract approach is risky after missing at least three games in each of his five seasons. Source: NFL.com
Lol. He should take whatever is being offered. Said it before he was drafted, those chicken legs aren't going to hold up very long…
it really was a poor offense for him last year. Hes playing for money so he might end up being amazing this year.
so far this pre-season that O-line has looked worse than than it did last year. It doesn't look too promising. :-(
