2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#20 Darren McFadden
		Pos: Running Back NFL Team: OAK Injury: Probable Injury Type: ankle		Experience: 5 College: Arkansas Height: 73 Weight: 218 Born: 8/27/1987

Year	Tm	Gm	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt
PROJ	OAK	16	251	1258	9		32	356	2	0
2011	OAK	7	113	614	4	1	19	154	1	23
2010	OAK	13	223	1157	7	3	47	507	3	61
2009	OAK	12	104	357	1	3	21	245	0	36
2008	OAK	13	113	499	4	1	29	285	0	-

Summary

Running Back Rank: #19All Players: #42

McFadden had another injury-plagued season, missing four games. He also struggled when playing, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry. He had trouble picking up the new offense all season. McFadden had three 100-yard games and three touchdowns in 12 games. McFadden has one big season as a pro but his other four years in the league have been uneventful. He has fewer than 1,000 total yards four of five years. He also has failed to play a full season since entering the league, missing at least three games every season. McFadden has a ton of talent, though, and gets another new offense to learn for 2013. This could be a make or break year for him with the Raiders. He has a lot to prove. And although he has been in the league five years, McFadden is just 26 years old. McFadden is a complete back. He catches the ball well (158 receptions in five seasons), can churn out the tough yards and has elite speed to make the big play every time he touches the ball. He is a game changer. As mentioned, though, he has a hard time staying healthy and struggles with consistency at times.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

McFadden is a boom or bust pick. He has plenty of upside but past history suggests he is far from a sure thing. He isn't worth an early-round pick but worth a look as a top No. 2 back because of his upside. He can carry a team when all is well with him. But for now, expect him to miss a few games and get around 1,200 total yards and nine touchdowns. You can't count on much more from him than that going into a season but he could surprise if all the stars align for him.

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Notes

Apr 20 12:32 pm

Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said he has not talked with the team about a contract extension and is not sure when the two sides will talk. McFadden is entering the final year of his current contract.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 07 02:13 pm

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said the team is willing to discuss a new contract with RB Darren McFadden before he becomes a free agent next offseason.
Source: KFFL.com

Apr 07 02:13 pm

Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden said he is looking forward to the team's switch to a power blocking scheme in their running game. 'This is very exciting for me,' McFadden said. 'I am the type of guy who likes to go downhill, make a cut and go; that's my thing. We'll mix it up like we used to, and get some zones in there, but for the most part, I will be keeping my shoulders toward the line of scrimmage.' McFadden averaged 4.5 yards per carry his first four years when the team used a power blocking scheme.
Fantasy Impact: This offense is a much better fit for McFadden but he needs to stay healthy as much as anything. This really is a make or break season for him.
Source: KFFL.com

Mar 20 08:32 am

There has been speculation the Oakland Raiders could be interested in trading RB Darren McFadden in order to acquire extra draft picks. The Raiders do not have a second or fifth-round pick in the NFL Draft. However, McFadden is in the final year of his contract and he is often injured, so the team may not be able to receive a premium pick in return. The Raiders also have a thin backfield and may not be able to afford trading McFadden.
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 14 07:33 am

Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson said he plans to run an attacking offense with a heavy emphasis on playaction, designed to get RB Darren McFadden back on track. Olson also wants to feature FB Marcel Reece.
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 09 09:03 am

Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden averaged 3.3 yards a carry this past season, the fewest by a Raiders running back (minimum 150 carries) in franchise history.
Fantasy Impact: This season is going to be a make or break year for McFadden.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 17 06:12 pm

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said he is confident RB Darren McFadden will play the final year of his contract with the Raiders.
Fantasy Impact: McFadden will be given another shot to be the starter this coming season.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 07 10:22 am

The Oakland Raiders could look to trade RB Darren McFadden if they were able to receive a second or third-round draft pick in return. The Raiders currently do not have a second and fifth-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. McFadden could also be asked to take a pay cut.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 31 08:03 am

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis spoke with RB Darren McFadden at midseason about reaching out to offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and telling him what type of running plays McFadden liked. The Raiders tried to mix in more power-running plays as McFadden struggled with Knapp's zone-blocking scheme. McFadden finished the season with just 707 yards rushing and 3.3 yards per carry. Knapp is expected to be relieved of his duties this week.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 26 11:33 am

Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has eight carries for minus-nine yards on third down and two or less this season. He has lost yardage five times and gained just two first downs.
Source: KFFL.com

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	#4	LeSean McCoy	PHI	12
	#5	Ray Rice	BAL	8
	#6	T. Richardson	CLE	10
	#7	C.J. Spiller	BUF	12
	#8	M. Lynch	SEA	12
	#9	J. Charles	KAN	10
	#10	Alfred Morris	WAS	5
	#11	D. Murray	DAL	11
	#12	S. Jackson	ATL	6
	#13	Stevan Ridley	NWE	10
	#14	Chris Johnson	TEN	8
	#15	Matt Forte	CHI	8
	#16	M. Jones-Drew	JAC	9
	#17	Reggie Bush	DET	9
	#18	Lamar Miller	MIA	6
	#19	D. McFadden	OAK	7
	#20	David Wilson	NYG	9
	#21	Frank Gore	SFO	9
	#22	Ryan Mathews	SDG	8
	#23	D. Sproles	NOR	7
	#24	Le'Veon Bell	PIT	5
	#25	R. Mendenhall	ARI	9
	#26	Vick Ballard	IND	8
	#27	B. Green-Ellis	CIN	12
	#28	Eddie Lacy	GNB	4
	#29	J. Stewart	CAR	4
	#30	W. McGahee	DEN	9
	#31	Andre Brown	NYG	9
	#32	Mark Ingram	NOR	7
	#33	Chris Ivory	NYJ	10
	#34	D. Richardson	STL	11
	#35	Fred Jackson	BUF	12
	#36	Montee Ball	DEN	9
	#37	M. Leshoure	DET	9
	#38	Isaiah Pead	STL	11
	#39	G. Bernard	CIN	12
	#40	L. James	SFO	9
	#41	Shane Vereen	NWE	10
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	#45	R. Hillman	DEN	9
	#46	Ben Tate	HOU	8
	#47	J. Dwyer	PIT	5
	#48	M. Turner	ATL	6
	#49	Bilal Powell	NYJ	10
	#50	D. Woodhead	SDG	8
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	#58	Donald Brown	IND	8
	#59	Michael Bush	CHI	8
	#60	Peyton Hillis	KAN	10
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	#103	J. Forsett	JAC	9
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