Darren McFadden Rumors & News
- Oakland Raiders
- #20 | RB
- Height6-1
- Weight218
- Age25
- Experience 5 years
- Salary $7,812,167
- CollegeArkansas
Raiders sign ex-Jaguars RB Rashad Jennings
Florida Times-Union — ALAMEDA, CALIF. — The Oakland Raiders signed safety Reggie Smith and former Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings to free agent contracts. Jennings replaces Mike Goodson as the backup to Darren McFadden. Jennings rushed for 944 yards and seven touchdowns and caught 61 passes in 38 games with Jacksonville. After missing the 2011 season with a knee injury, Jennings returned to play 10 games last season and start six. He averaged just 2.8 yards per carry. Smith played four years with San Francisco after being a third-round pick in 2008. read more
Jacksonville Jaguars April 11, 2013Raiders add backup RB Rashad Jennings
FFToolbox.com — Raiders fans have a new name to know for that inevitable time when Darren McFadden gets injured. Oakland signed former Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings to a one-year deal on Wednesday. He has spent all of his four-year career acting as the backup to Maurice Jones-Drew. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Jennings is a good player, but he has been done in by serious injuries the past two seasons. A concussion finished him off last year, and he missed all of the 2011 season due to a torn ACL. But he's got good size and can catch. Marcel Reece, who really broke out over a month's time last season, is a very go...
April 11, 2013Jennings says he’s joining Raiders
Inside the Oakland Raiders | Oakland Tribune — Latest write-thru of ever-changing Raiders moves . . . The Raiders appeared close to adding Rashad Jennings as a backup to running back Darren McFadden Tuesday as well as the confirming the addition of safety Reggie Smith. The only announcement made by the club was the signing of cornerback Joselio Hanson, who started five games for the [...]
Oakland Raiders April 10, 2013
What should the Raiders do with McFadden?
Silver And Black Pride — Darren McFadden is ready to put 2012 behind him and to move on from a disastrous season that saw him have the lowest average per carry over every other starter in the league. Entering a contract year DMC has high hopes for returning to form with the return of his preferred blocking scheme of Power (PBS) over Zone (ZBS). After this many years in a row of failing to be able to rely on McFadden one does have to wonder if he will be a Raider for much longer. There are more than a few fans and pundits out there that feel like now is the time to trade McFadden and move on from him considerin...
Oakland Raiders April 8, 2013Raiders RB Darren McFadden is healthy, optimistic for 2013 season
FFToolbox.com — Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle recently caught up with Raiders running back Darren McFadden, who said he has fully recovered from his injury last season and is "back to the grind, getting ready for the 2013 season." McFadden got hurt once again in 2012, missing four games due to a sprained ankle. But unlike previous years, McFadden didn't make the games he did play in count with big performances. It was one of McFadden's worst as he averaged just 3.3 yards per carry and scored three touchdowns in 12 games. Part of the blame can be focused on the Raiders' running scheme. McFadden has ...
April 8, 2013McFadden healthy, ready to go
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Raiders running back Darren McFadden, who is coming off a season in which he averaged 3.27 yards per carry, is gearing up for the season already. "My offseason was over last month," McFadden said. "It's back to the grind, getting ready for the season. And getting used to everybody." The Raiders got rid of Greg Knapp and replaced him with Greg Olson as the new offensive coordinator. The Raiders are going back to a predominantly straight-ahead power scheme, one in which McFadden averaged 4.75 yards per carry his first four seasons. McFadden's "most effect...
April 8, 2013Darren McFadden - McFadden looking forward to new scheme
The Huddle — Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said he is looking forward to the team's switch to a power blocking scheme in their running game. 'This is very exciting for me,' McFadden said. 'I am the type of guy who likes to go downhill, make a cut and go; that's my thing. We'll mix it up like we used to, and get some zones in there, but for the most part, I will be keeping my shoulders toward the line of scrimmage.' McFadden averaged 4.5 yards per carry his first four years when the team used a power-blocking scheme. Huddle Up: McFadden exceeded his career average by playing in 12 games last season, b...
April 7, 2013
Grading Raiders 2013 off-season moves: Offensive Backfield
Silver And Black Pride — The offensive has had a lot less turnover the past couple years than the defense. Carson Palmer, Darren McFadden, and Marcel Reece all returned as the starters last season from the 2011 season that looked pretty good offensively. Last year, there was little semblance of that great offense left. The new regime brought an old face with them in Greg Knapp and the west coast offense, Darren McFadden couldn't get going with the new zone blocking scheme, and Michael Bush left in free agency leaving no solid replacement in the lineup when McFadden went down with injury. It was a disaster. Her...
Oakland Raiders April 5, 2013
Raiders updated depth chart
Silver And Black Pride — I put together the depth chart a week ago but with a few moves being made since then, it's time to update that depth chart. Here is what the Raiders current depth chart looks like Offense QB Carson Palmer Terrelle Pryor RB Darren McFadden Jeremy Stewart (ERFA) Taiwan Jones** FB Marcel Reece Jamize Olawale Jon Hoese WR Denarius Moore Juron Criner Travionte Session WR Rod Streater Jacoby Ford* Isaiah Williams TE David Ausberry Richard Gordon Mickey Shuler LT Jared Veldheer Tony Bergstrom LG Tony Bergstrom Jason Sl...
Oakland Raiders March 26, 2013
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1 hour agoPromo ArticleRaiders crafting offense around RB Darren McFadden
FFToolbox.com — ESPN's AFC West blogger, Bill Williamson, wrote a post Wednesday entitled, "Should Darren McFadden be traded." It presents McFadden's expiring contract, injury history and trade value as the team continues in rebuilding mode as reasons why it could happen. But it won't. The Raiders haven't hinted toward any such move, and why would they? As head coach Dennis Allen said, the Raiders recent offensive coaching hires were made with McFadden in mind. "[McFadden's] most effective years have been in downhill, power scheme," Allen said. "That's why Greg Olson and Tony Sparano are here." FANTASY ANAL...
March 21, 2013Raiders | Darren McFadden trade bait?
KFFL — There has been speculation the Oakland Raiders could be interested in trading RB Darren McFadden ...
March 20, 2013Darren McFadden - Darren McFadden trade bait?
The Huddle — There has been speculation the Oakland Raiders could be interested in trading RB Darren McFadden in order to acquire extra draft picks. The Raiders do not have a second or fifth-round pick in the NFL Draft. However, McFadden is in the final year of his contract and he is often injured, so the team may not be able to receive a premium pick in return. The Raiders also have a thin backfield and may not be able to afford trading McFadden. Huddle Up: The Raiders don't seem to be building their offense around McFadden, and his being in the last year of his contract--as well as the trade rumors--...
March 20, 2013Mike Goodson ready for the spotlight
Newsday — After years of playing behind “big money” guys like Darren McFadden, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, Mike Goodson is ready to step in the spotlight.
New York Jets March 20, 2013Allen hopes McFadden can stay healthy
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Raiders coach Dennis Allen said in an interview with CBSSports.com at the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix on Tuesday that he "would jump and down excited" if he knew running back Darren McFadden would play 16 games this season. "You tell me I’m going to get 16 games out of one of our most explosive players, that’s a good thing," Allen said. But Allen realizes that injuries are just part of the equation with McFadden, and the Raiders need a plan in place for when McFadden goes down. "Darren is an extremely explosive player, and we need to use him in that regard," Allen said. "What we’ve got to do...
March 19, 2013GM stands behind McFadden
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said that running back Darren McFadden has suffered some "flukey" injuries. "He is as tough as they come," McKenzie said. "Those things happen." McKenzie also said he is counting on a big year for McFadden in 2013. "I'm looking forward to Darren McFadden having a great season this year," McKenzie said.
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