McFadden surgery odd, not a concern
Even minor stories are somehow different with the Raiders. Darren McFadden underwent "minor" shoulder surgery, which is normal enough. But apparently he didn't use the team doctors and a high-ranking Raider official didn't even know about it. Odd and not a great sign of team/player synchronicity, although word is McFadden is one of nicest guys and hardest workers around. He isn't likely to ever be a "problem." McFadden may not have been happy with how the team staff handled his lingering turf toe issue.
McFadden will be a difficult player to evaluate for next season. Were his limitations on the field all injury-related? (I'd vote largely injury-related, but not all. )
Is his ceiling really any higher than Matt Forte, Chris Johnson, and Steve Slaton? (I'd vote no, but he may come cheaper in drafts next year.)
The off-season is unbelievably overrated, but McFadden is someone to watch. The more he "wows" the Raiders in practice and stays healthy, the more he'll be on the field early next year.
Comments
its to bad that such a talent will likely be wasted because the Raiders drafted him. let's all give a moment of silence for him and the poor bastards that are about to be drafted by the worst franchise in professional sports. yes even worse than the detroit lions.
Posted by: mark in MI | February 12, 2009 09:05 PM
even bad teams can still run the ball. I'm really looking forward to Darren's maturity in the nfl and ripping off long runs.
Posted by: abruzzi | February 13, 2009 09:26 AM
Gregg, what do you mean by "the off-season is unbelievably overrated?"
Posted by: TC | February 13, 2009 09:56 AM
I just mean offseason practice, minicamp stories, etc.
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