dundeeslugger
Footballguy
Is Mcfadden going to be playing within the next couple weeks?
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MAC_32
Footballguy
A potential buy low for rebuilding dynasties though.
Statler & Waldorf
Footballguy
I'm not expecting much either. I'm thinking about dropping him, but I'll give it another week or two before I decide on that.
Traders2001
Footballguy
Not even sure about that , potential all time bust maybe.A potential buy low for rebuilding dynasties though.
MAC_32
Footballguy
I don't think he was worth the #1 dyno pick this year, although my choice of J Stew hasn't been too inspiring itself, but if you can get him at a discount now I think it's worth a shot. There are still a lot of things I don't like about him but the potential is still there.Not even sure about that , potential all time bust maybe.A potential buy low for rebuilding dynasties though.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
I think he's looked good when he's played. The injuries are a concern but the talent shows through imo. He's going to be a hybrid weapon for the Raiders much like the way NO uses Reggie.
kbreaker
Footballguy
I'm dropping him today for either Cedric Benson or Jamaal Charles. depending on how waivers work out.
I don't think it's quit as dire as you make it sound. Cable said last week the original turf toe problem had subsided so at this point I think he's dealing with ONE turf toe and not two. If you recall prior to his last game against the Jets he was no longer wearing the boot and the team openly spoke about how he was healthy now and could start incorporating him into more packages. Than early in that Jets game he suffered the injury to his other toe. I think rest is the best cure for a turf toe. On his first injury the team said multiple times it would be better to rest him but with Fargas out they needed him. Now they are managing his injury much better than last time by giving him the rest he needs. Turf toes are tricky so I can't say he won't end up hurting it again and end up being done as you say but I think it's way to early to put a fork in him and in fact if he can get over this latest turf toe the rest and light workload he got these past few weeks could prime him for a big second half if he can get his toe right.
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
Held on to him way too long, dropped him last week. Miss out on Fargas in my blind devotion.
You have not missed much.Held on to him way too long, dropped him last week. Miss out on Fargas in my blind devotion.
SierraKiloBravo
Footballguy
I can't seen holding on to him in a redraft format. In dynasty, you likely spent a very high draft pick to get him, so you're going to ride that thing out and hope that OAK somehow comes together in the future.
sartre
Footballguy
It depends how large your bench is. I wouldn't drop him unless just yet, if I didn't need the space. It's not like he is on IR. Who knows, maybe 3 weeks from now he comes back and is a decent play.
footballnerd
Footballguy
Exactly, I had an extra spot at the end of my bench, picked him off waivers. If he does come back in two weeks, he has a nice match up vs KC. Schedule isn't bad for the rest of the year.
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Resident A
Footballguy
I'm still holding him, but don't really have a choice. The best RBs available on waivers are Duckett or Hillis, not exactly anybody worthy of a pick-up.
If McFadden plays week 11 or so on, he'll most likely be on my bench anyway. If he produces, that's just a bonus.
If McFadden plays week 11 or so on, he'll most likely be on my bench anyway. If he produces, that's just a bonus.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
they'll be given him the rock at the end of yr to see what hes got in him... no way I would drop him.
Sounds like McFadden could be back this week. Seems his shoes were a big problem for him and may have contributed/caused his toe injuries(only the Raiders.) I suspect he'll be given a pretty big(20 touches) workload as soon as he's deemed fully healthy, which may be as soon as next week...or as late as 3-4 weeks from now.
Either way it sounds like he's likely going to play against Carolina on Sunday as long as there are no setbacks in practice.
Either way it sounds like he's likely going to play against Carolina on Sunday as long as there are no setbacks in practice.
Tanner9919
Footballguy
there's reason to be optimistic, but..this is the Raiders..what they do week to week is perplexing..Fargas runs like crap vs. bad run defenses, then tears it up vs Carolina?! what gives? the guy has been nicked up quite a bit this season,from a shoulder/neck stinger on opening day, to a couple of turf toes, etc..he seems to get hurt almost as much as Chris Brown, not surprisingly,he's built like Brown ( tall and lanky) and he runs upright..:trend:A potential buy low for rebuilding dynasties though.
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shake zula
Footballguy
I dealt him in a dynasty league. It's a double edged sword with him. What has happened so far that makes us think that the turf toe(s) will not continue to be a problem throughout his career. So far AP he is not.
Let's see: 1) Fargas has looked like garbage carrying the workload 2) D Mac has been sitting so he can COMPLETELY heal
I don't care if he misses this week too, if it means he can come back 100% v. Den and KC in weeks 12 and 13.
I don't think it's going to be too hard to steal carries from a guy who's averaging 3.5 per. I figure I've been winning without him for 10 weeks, if he can get me a win next week or the week after it would definitely make up for his huge let down of a season.
I don't care if he misses this week too, if it means he can come back 100% v. Den and KC in weeks 12 and 13.
I don't think it's going to be too hard to steal carries from a guy who's averaging 3.5 per. I figure I've been winning without him for 10 weeks, if he can get me a win next week or the week after it would definitely make up for his huge let down of a season.
millertyme1
Footballguy
He's the 2nd half version of Ryan Torain. 
harryhood
Footballguy
I wish they would have given bush a couple games to shoulder the load in McFadden's absence. When he has been put on the field for a consistent number of plays(which is not many I understand) he has put up decent numbers. This guy was pegged as a first rounder before breaking his leg in his draft year, no?
Traders2001
Footballguy
Dynasty .
Would you trade Tomlinson straight up for McFadden . Right now ( Depending on matchups of course ) Tomlinson is my RB4 , and i live without him for the playoffs .
I offered the Mcfadden owner this ( He isnt a shark ). Tomlinson vs McFadden and a first round rookie pick .
Would you trade Tomlinson straight up for McFadden . Right now ( Depending on matchups of course ) Tomlinson is my RB4 , and i live without him for the playoffs .
I offered the Mcfadden owner this ( He isnt a shark ). Tomlinson vs McFadden and a first round rookie pick .
Pegged by who? Fans posting on a message board maybe? My guess is he would have been a second to third rounder had he not hurt himself but we'll never know. I did find a comment made by Raider beat writer Jerry Mcdonald who responded to this question last week by saying the team did not like Bush's demeanor when he was on the field. Not sure what that means to be honest but I know the Raiders are not benching Fargas for him but so long as Mcfadden is out Bush is a Fargas injury away so in other words he's close.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Turf toes never were a problem with him so no reason to believe its not the shoes he's wearing. They'll heal, he'll go to a stiffer shoe and he'll be fine.
harryhood
Footballguy
I have never set foot in the state of kentucky so I am going by what the "experts" had him pegged as. He was right behind Lynch on big boards heading into their final year. He put up 23 touchdowns his junior year and was a preseason heisman candidate heading into his last year. He scored 3 times in the first half before breaking his leg in game 1 of his final season. You are right we will never know so this argument is moot, but seeing as Brian Leonard went in the 2nd round, If Bush would have just replicated his previous years stats he would have gone in R1.
mozzy84
Footballguy
hmmm now you got me thinking, maybe mcghee for mcfadden would be good. I have no clue what mcfaddens value is.
I have McGahee too. Interestingly, McGahee was valued less than K. Smith because of the uncertainty around his playing time and his age. I think McGahee is a buy low for a contender this year that wants a Flex option or a RB that can serve as a #2 based on matchups.If you want McFadden, I'd definitely make the offer of McGahee. He might bite. I've found that McFadden owners are really frustrated right now by the two turf toes. They feel like they wasted a high rookie pick and want to salvage some value.Buy low. For me, it had to be pretty low (K. Smith) because I do think McFadden could be a complete bust. But I am betting that I can trade McFadden based on name value to someone in the off-season. There will be glowing reports about how he is finally healthy and the new coach is going to design the offense around his skills (like Chris Johnson). At that point, I'm selling quick on McFadden.
McFadden says he’s good to go
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, November 13th, 2008 at 5:33 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes and analysis from Thursday’s Raiders practice and interview sessions:
– There was no mistaking the smile or the enthusiasm which was has been muted in recent weeks.
Even if Tom Cable hadn’t said Darren McFadden would play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the smile would have given it away.
“Yesterday, a lot of the trainers were telling me I had a different pep about myself yesterday at practice,” McFadden said. “My whole demeanor changed being back out there.”
McFadden said he discarded his protective boot last week and has been running and cutting without pain. He said he’s ready for whatever workload the coaching staff deems appropriate.
Said Cable: “He’s ready to go.”
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, November 13th, 2008 at 5:33 pm in Oakland Raiders.
News, notes and analysis from Thursday’s Raiders practice and interview sessions:
– There was no mistaking the smile or the enthusiasm which was has been muted in recent weeks.
Even if Tom Cable hadn’t said Darren McFadden would play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, the smile would have given it away.
“Yesterday, a lot of the trainers were telling me I had a different pep about myself yesterday at practice,” McFadden said. “My whole demeanor changed being back out there.”
McFadden said he discarded his protective boot last week and has been running and cutting without pain. He said he’s ready for whatever workload the coaching staff deems appropriate.
Said Cable: “He’s ready to go.”
Burning Sensation
Footballguy
With the Raiders remaining schedule, Mcfadden could be big down the stretch if the Raiders decide to roll with him the rest of the season.
Mia, Den, KC, SD, NE, Hou.
Mia, Den, KC, SD, NE, Hou.
timschochet
Footballguy
He's been sitting on my bench all year long. BUT- there is just the slightest chance that he could be a major steal during the FF playoffs. We've certainly seen it happen before: bad team, with nothing to play for, unleashes rookie phenom during the last few games to give the fans something to get excited about. I'm keeping a VERY close eye on these next few games...
fathermurphy
Footballguy
Yeah, I just picked him up off the wire this morning. I hope he shows something. Fargas isn't the future for the Raiders (if they have a future) so it makes sense they look to work in McFadden, particularly as their schedule is marginal after this week's game. Why am I potentially relying on a Raider back this late in the season? Because I was indecisive in regards to picking up Portis' backup.
sartre
Footballguy
Well apparently he's saying he is 100% now and hoping for an expanded role in the offense. He's got the soft Denver D this week. Sure Fargas is still there, but due to lack of other options I am considering starting this guy. Hopefully he can justify the roster spot he's occupied for the past 11 weeks.
Burning Sensation
Footballguy
If he is indeed 100%, i cant see any reason for him not to get 12-15+ touches. Fargas, and his 3.6 YPC shouldnt be hard for a healthy Mcfadden to take carries from.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
thoughts on how he looked today. nice to see him in at the goalline and being productive in the role.
I though McFadden looked very good today, I realize they are taking it easy with him just getting healthy, but he's their best offensive player and should be a major factor down the stretch.
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Footballguy
It was encouraging to see him at the goalline, but how often do you think Oakland is going to find themselves in a goalline situation?? And they were obviously reluctant to give McFadden a lot of carries between the 20s. Even at the end of the game (with Oakland safely in the lead) they kept handing off to Fargas.
I think McFadden is the more talented player, but I don't think Oakland is willing to let him be a workhouse anymore this year.
I think McFadden is the more talented player, but I don't think Oakland is willing to let him be a workhouse anymore this year.
