By DeMarcus Davis, S&B Report Staff Writer

Rookie Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden

Alameda, Calif. - As the weekend rookie mini-camp comes to a close, there has been a few surprises. The first surprise came when I caught a glimpse of McFadden’s legs again. How could a running back that has such blazing and tremendous speed have such skinny legs? Despite the spindly leg, he decided to demonstrate another rookie why he was drafted fourth overall. On a simple give-and-go play, McFadden caught the ball for what seemed a …

By Victor Cotto, S&B Report Staff Columnist

Oakland Raiders rookie WR Arman Shields
One of the goals this off-season for the Oakland Raiders coaching staff was to create more competition at wide receiver.
With JaMarcus Russell taking over, the staff felt they needed an influx of speed and big play ability in order to cater to the attributes of their no. 1 overall draft selection a year ago.
In the draft, one of the players Oakland selected in hopes of given Russell a target to build a rapport with was Arman Shields. The fourth …

Oakland Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin addresses the media - 2008 Oakland Raiders OTA’s
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Darren McFadden addresses the media - 2008 Oakland Raiders OTA’s
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Michael Bush addresses the media - 2008 Oakland Raiders OTA’s
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Darren McFadden sweeps by Tyvon Branch - 2008 Oakland Raiders OTA’s
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Trevor Scott - DE- Oakland Raiders
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By Victor Cotto, S&B Report Staff Columnist
There is a young rusher in Oakland that will impact the Raider offense in 2008 and his name is not Darren McFadden.
Last year’s 4th round draft selection, Michael Bush, is healthy, in shape and looking sharp as the Silver & Black began their weekend rookie mini-camp on Friday.
There are no questions surrounding his wellbeing or weight. The coaching staff this year has no excuses to hold him back. And with Dominic Rhodes already gone and LaMont Jordan seemingly on his way out, Bush could …

 
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