Raiders sign McFadden: The Oakland Raiders signed RB Darren McFadden late Thursday night, making sure their first-round draft pick will be in training camp after JaMarcus Russell's protracted holdout last year. Several media outlets reported McFadden agreed to a six-year deal worth up to $60 million, with $26 million guaranteed. McFadden ran for 4,590 yards and 41 touchdowns in three seasons with the Razorbacks, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Though the Raiders were loaded with running backs, they decided McFadden's talents were too big to pass up with the fourth overall pick. McFadden participated in a three-day minicamp that wrapped up Thursday, and coach Lane Kiffin singled out McFadden for his quick acquisition of Oakland's offense after just two short camps. (Updated 06/06/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The Raiders hope McFadden can be an immediate contributor after the club dumped veteran running back Dominic Rhodes and entertained trade offers for fellow veteran LaMont Jordan, who probably will be released later. Starter Justin Fargas and promising youngster Michael Bush also will be in Oakland's backfield. Go into 2008 with McFadden as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option. He should be drafted somewhere in the third round of most leagues. (Updated 06/06/2008).
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Raiders sign McFadden: The Oakland Raiders signed RB Darren McFadden late Thursday night, making sure their first-round draft pick will be in training camp after JaMarcus Russell's protracted holdout last year. Several media outlets reported McFadden agreed to a six-year deal worth up to $60 million, with $26 million guaranteed. McFadden ran for 4,590 yards and 41 touchdowns in three seasons with the Razorbacks, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Though the Raiders were loaded with running backs, they decided McFadden's talents were too big to pass up with the fourth overall pick. McFadden participated in a three-day minicamp that wrapped up Thursday, and coach Lane Kiffin singled out McFadden for his quick acquisition of Oakland's offense after just two short camps. (Updated 06/06/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The Raiders hope McFadden can be an immediate contributor after the club dumped veteran running back Dominic Rhodes and entertained trade offers for fellow veteran LaMont Jordan, who probably will be released later. Starter Justin Fargas and promising youngster Michael Bush also will be in Oakland's backfield. Go into 2008 with McFadden as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option. He should be drafted somewhere in the third round of most leagues. (Updated 06/06/2008).
Star cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha officially signed his $9.765 million franchise player tender offer Thursday and joined the Oakland Raiders in time for their first training camp practice, while running back LaMont Jordan has been told to stay away from the team.
Our Dave Richard explains some solid running back draft strategies for Fantasy owners to consider in 2008, and adds why there are so many good rushers out there for people to consider on Draft Day.
Should Fantasy owners keep LaDainian Tomlinson or Steven Jackson? Marques Colston or Reggie Wayne? Derek Anderson or Carson Palmer? The answer to these scintillating questions and more can be found in our 2008 keeper rankings.
Is it better to take running backs early or pass on stud rushers for better quarterbacks and wide receivers? Our Jamey Eisenberg takes a look at two different draft strategies to use in 2008.
