Raiders Running Game

[Miller]

So what do you expect to see out of the Raiders running game this season? DMac was electric when healthy last season. He was the #2 RB in ppg last season. Can he stay on the field? Can he repeat last year? What about the rest of the back in oakland, anyone going to put a dent into his touches?

 

[storminn0rm]

DMac, if he can stay healthy, will have another big year. The Raiders also upgraded their O-line.

 

[Sgt John]

I think Taiwan Jones will cut into DMac's numbers just a touch, but overall it wont really matter much, maybe 1 ppg

 

[Remote Controller]

I'm too conservative to trust McFadden as my #1 RB. I would love him as my #2, but that isn't going to happen. I do trust Jamal Charles enough to grab as a #1 Rb though. I do however feel that between Bush, McFadden, Jones and Reece, they will be able to run. There is some serious power, size, and speed divided out between these guys.


(Reece is 6'3" tall, weighs 245 pounds and runs a 4.4 40, with very soft hands)

 

[Sgt John]

On paper youd think Bush would be the odd man out

 

[Miller]

What is Bush's contract situation?

 

[Arctic Dawgs]

I think his situation depends on the new CBA. He maybe be a UFA. Not sure though, sems to me there may be some squabbling on whether his 1st year would count or not

 

[Phicinfan]

I think his situation depends on the new CBA. He maybe be a UFA. Not sure though, sems to me there may be some squabbling on whether his 1st year would count or not

I think they tendered him, like Jones of GB incase they go to different rules. but they did not tag him

 

[mudloggerone]

I'm with you RC in that I do not trust McFadden.

 

[Arctic Dawgs]

from rotoworld

4. Michael Bush, Raiders

Scouting Report: An injury concern coming into the league, Bush has missed just three games in three years compared to nine for starter Darren McFadden. Bush grades out as above average in running, blocking, and receiving in Pro Football Focus' player ratings. Also a fine short-yardage hammer, Bush is key backup capable of carrying a starter's workload in case of emergency.

Availability: There was some confusion as to whether the four-year veteran's rookie season counts toward free agency since he spent the year on the Non-football Injury list with a broken leg. The Raiders moved to cover their backside regardless, assigning a prohibitive first- and third-round tender to the power back. Owner Al Davis has no intention of losing Bush, new free-agent rules or not.

Prediction: Raiders on his one-year restricted tender.