A Healthy Darren McFadden Could Be the Oakland Raiders’ Biggest Offensive Change

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Published: May 21, 2009

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... Oakland Raiders hope they will eventually dominate defenses.  But it could be the first round pick taken between Russell and Heyward-Bey that gives Oakland the edge in 2009.

Literally.

Darren McFadden is set to show the world the kind of production he only managed in spurts last year while battling injuries.  With a custom shoe to protect his toe, having McFadden healthy could be the most significant change in the Raiders' playcalling.

The objective is simple: Get McFadden running on the edges.

The vast majority of his big plays in 2008 were from runs off tackle, pitches, screens, and swing patterns. His dominating performance in Week Two against Kansas City was a tantalizing glimpse of his potential before his injury held him back the rest of the year.  But it was getting McFadden to the outside that lead to his breakout game:

  • His 50-yard run down the left side was a spread shotgun look to get him in space between the lef...

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