The Raiders made the move to add yet another player to the backfield, selecting Darren McFadden of the Razorbacks.
Ultimately, it appeared that no trade offers wowed Al Davis, and the storied franchise adds another impact player to rebuild to their former glory.
McFadden has all of the tools to dominate at the next level, having won back-to-back conference player of the year awards. I'm a bit confused that they didn't continue to rebuild the defense. I know they've addressed needs on the defensive end with the big dollar acquisition of DeAngelo Hall, but there are still holes.
LaMont Jordan and Dominic Rhodes will be released in short order. Does your team need a tailback?
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Glenn Dorsey will be selected next by the Chiefs unless a deal comes through.
They traded away Jared Allen earlier in the week, so it just makes sense that Dorsey comes in here. Doesn't that deal make you feel like the Chiefs were going to do whatever to get him?
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