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Oakland Signs RB McFadden |
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Written by Jim Day
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Friday, 06 June 2008 |
 The Oakland Raiders signed running back 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 on their Web sites McFadden agreed to a six-year deal worth up to $60 million, with $26 million guaranteed.
It's obvious the team did not want to repeat last year's signing disaster with QB JaMarcus Russell. The only person who was probably hoping for a holdout was Justin Fargas. McFadden should be the opening day starter, and if Fargas can be a 1,000 yard running back with that O-line, then McFadden could have a great shot at ROY honors.
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