The Raiders deserve high marks for the weekend draft, as writer Jason Cole has handed them an “A-”. Here is his breakdown:
Picks: RB Darren McFadden, CB Tyvon Branch, WR Arman Shields, DE Trevor Scott and WR Chaz Schilens
Positives: McFadden, McFadden and McFadden
Negatives: Branch and Shields
Bottom line: A-. The McFadden pick is a great gamble, although [...]
Two years ago Dominic Rhodes rushed for over 100 yards vs the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl for the eventual champion Colts. Now, he’s out of a job. After just one lackluster season in Oakland, the Raiders dumped Rhodes just two days after drafting Arkansas stud back Darren McFadden.
The Raiders are more than stacked [...]
Things just got a lot more interesting in Oakland. The Raiders have spent a lot of money on defesne this offseason, and now will spend a lot on offense as they have gotten the back they wanted, running back Darren McFadden with the number 4 pick in the NFL Draft. The pick was likley between [...]
With the NFL Draft just over an hour away, the Raiders appear to have their heart set on the player they want with the #4 pick - RB Darren McFadden. Michael Smith of ESPN reports that the Raiders will select the Arkansas running back with the fourth overall pick in the draft. Reports say that [...]
CB Nnamdi Asomugha is the only first-round pick to really get excited about on the Raiders’ list. While the jury is obviously still out on QB JaMarcus Russell, the future of Oakland’s franchise is lying squarely on his shoulders. These selections explain why the Raiders have fallen on tough times of late.
Oakland Raiders
Year
Player
Pick
Verdict
Bottom Line
2007
JaMarcus [...]
How serious is the Raiders latest interest in Ohio State LB/DE Vernon Gholston? The word in league circles is that the Raiders may have their eyes on Gholston, who has seen his stock in many mock drafts rise a great deal over the past few weeks. Gholston would probably take over the role of Jay [...]
Only weeks ago Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders were being heckled for signing outrageous deals, wasting cap and forgetting to sign what they needed: a Center. To reconcile with the hecklers, they Raiders signed free agent C John Wade on Monday. The former Bucc will fill the whole in the Raiders’ offensive line and also bring experience [...]
