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Author: RFMRFM Date: Apr 26, 2008 18:18
http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/
Darren McFadden Q&A
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, April 26th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Darren McFadden's conference call with local media:
Q: Were you pretty sure this would be the team for you?
McFadden: For me, I really didn't know what to expect. I heard a lot of talk
about New York, I heard a lot of talk about Oakland too. For me, I was
sitting back and I was going to be happy with my name being called.
Q: Lane Kiffin said he called you this morning, what was that conversation
like?
McFadden: It's just a great feeling, he told me if I'm there at No. 4 pick,
we was going to call my name. And right before he got off the phone he said
he hoped to be talking to me again soon. It was something I was very proud
of. I'm very happy, to be able to go to Oakland.
Q: What do you know about Lane Kiffin's offense and how it might be a fit
for you?
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Author: RFMRFM Date: Apr 26, 2008 18:33
So what I took away from this interview is he referred to himself in the
third person a lot, he's a Donko fan, he doesn't feel there's anything he
needs to work on, and he isn't going to be content as a backup. He said the
word "I" 57 times and didn't say a whole lot about teamwork.
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RFM
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Author: Claude V. LucasClaude V. Lucas Date: Apr 26, 2008 18:39
In article bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
RFM gmail.com> wrote:>So what I took away from this interview is he referred to himself in the
>third person a lot, he's a Donko fan, he doesn't feel there's anything he
>needs to work on, and he isn't going to be content as a backup. He said the
>word "I" 57 times and didn't say a whole lot about teamwork.
>--
>RFM
>
>
*Used* to be a Donko fan, had enough sense to not mention it to Mr Davis,
already listening to Tom Rathman, and doesn't want to sit.
Hope it works out.
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Author: RFMRFM Date: Apr 26, 2008 20:31
"Claude V. Lucas" sonic.net> wrote in message
news:4813d952$0$34572$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net...> In article bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
> RFM gmail.com> wrote:>>So what I took away from this interview is he referred to himself in the
>>third person a lot, he's a Donko fan, he doesn't feel there's anything he
>>needs to work on, and he isn't going to be content as a backup. He said
>>the
>>word "I" 57 times and didn't say a whole lot about teamwork.
>>--
>>RFM
>>
>>
>
> *Used* to be a Donko fan, had enough sense to not mention it to Mr Davis,
> already listening to Tom Rathman, and doesn't want to sit.
>
> Hope it works out.
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Author: Avant GrapeAvant Grape Date: Apr 26, 2008 20:52
RFM wrote:
> "Claude V. Lucas" sonic.net> wrote in message
> news:4813d952$0$34572$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net...>> In article bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
>> RFM gmail.com> wrote:>>> So what I took away from this interview is he referred to himself in the
>>> third person a lot, he's a Donko fan, he doesn't feel there's anything he
>>> needs to work on, and he isn't going to be content as a backup. He said
>>> the
>>> word "I" 57 times and didn't say a whole lot about teamwork.
>>> --
>>> RFM
>>>
>>>
>> *Used* to be a Donko fan, had enough sense to not mention it to Mr Davis,
>> already listening to Tom Rathman, and doesn't want to sit.
>>
>> Hope it works out.
>
> ...
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Author: Claude V. LucasClaude V. Lucas Date: Apr 26, 2008 20:56
In article bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
RFM gmail.com> wrote:>"Claude V. Lucas" sonic.net> wrote in message
>news:4813d952$0$34572$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net...>> In article bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
>> RFM gmail.com> wrote:>>>So what I took away from this interview is he referred to himself in the
>>>third person a lot, he's a Donko fan, he doesn't feel there's anything he
>>>needs to work on, and he isn't going to be content as a backup. He said
>>>the
>>>word "I" 57 times and didn't say a whole lot about teamwork.
>>>--
>>>RFM
>>>
>>>
>>
>> *Used* to be a Donko fan, had enough sense to not mention it to Mr Davis,
>> already listening to Tom Rathman, and doesn't want to sit.
>>
>> Hope it works out. ...
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Author: Arkansan_RaiderArkansan_Raider Date: Apr 26, 2008 21:03
Avant Grape wrote:
> Check the Arkansas footage of him. I barely ever see him touched.
> He just sprints past everyone.
Well, there ya' go. Good point. We got the RB no one can touch. Heh.
> Of course, he won't have that kind of room in the NFL.
Sez who? He's Superman, dammit.
> What's with the Tomlinsion comparisons though (not you)? You're
> talking about one of the NFL's greats vs. an unproven rookie.
Yet you turn around and jock Dorsey.
>
> No matter what anyone says, we didn't NEED and RB. We did however
> need Dorsey. That aside, one good thing about McFadden is that
> apparently his 'level-headed' sister is going to be moving in with
> him so as to keep the kid straight.
Ummmmm... He's from Arkansas. I'm *sure* she's gonna' keep him
*straight* ...
Heh.
> Also, he doesn't sound any more like a prima donna than J-Russ, who
> IMO comes off like an egomaniac of the 1st order in interviews.
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Author: Arkansan_RaiderArkansan_Raider Date: Apr 26, 2008 21:07
Damn. Al screwed up. He's only supposed to pick bad boys. What ever are
we gonna' do now? IAAF
Good post, Claude.
---Jeff
Claude V. Lucas wrote:
> I'm not a jersey buyer to begin with, but I have faith that Al Davis
> still knows what he's doing with his team. There's certainly been too
> many substandard seasons since the Super Bowl debacle. but...
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Author: RFMRFM Date: Apr 26, 2008 22:16
> Check the Arkansas footage of him. I barely ever see him touched. He
> just sprints past everyone. Of course, he won't have that kind of room in
> the NFL. What's with the Tomlinsion comparisons though (not you)? You're
> talking about one of the NFL's greats vs. an unproven rookie.
I'm talking about interviews and psyche, not field skills--proven or
otherwise. I suppose I am foolish to hope for a guy that puts personal
accolades behind a team-first mentality. Maybe for DMc it stems from a
fucked up childhood, a crack whore for a mom, and brothers and sisters that
range from 14 to 40. Not knowing where your next meal is coming from or
whether there will be running water when you wake up in the morning is a
tough thing to go through, I'm almost certain. Basic survival instincts
needed on a daily basis and engrained very early on probably supersedes the
team mentality. I just don't think it bodes well for a team that already
has had problems with superstar mentalities.
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Author: RFMRFM Date: Apr 26, 2008 22:25
"Claude V. Lucas" sonic.net> wrote in message
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> I'm not a jersey buyer to begin with,
I didn't mean to imply you were. I am and I won't waste my money on this
pick.
but I have faith that Al Davis
> still knows what he's doing with his team. There's certainly been too
> many substandard seasons since the Super Bowl debacle. but things are
> on the upswing. Two years ago, the R's quit in midseason, but most
> of the quitters and whiners and malcontents are gone. Last year, even
> though the record didn't show it, the team was much better in terms of
> attitude and effort. Even with crappy quarterbacks and a rookie coach
> they were close enough in more than a couple of games that a break
> here and there for them would have brought at least a couple more wins.
O, that it had bought them a couple more wins! Just one more would have put
McFadden in New York.
> The defense has been upgraded this off season.
The secondary has. The front seven have not.
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