In his breakout 2010 campaign, when he rushed for 1,157 yards and added 47 receptions for 507 yards (10 total TDs), he played in just 13 games. Just how great could that year have been?
Last season he managed to play in just seven games, amassing 614 yards on the ground and adding 19 catches for 154 yards (five total TDs). Another fine season if he could’ve played all 16 games.
In fact, over the past two years (20 games) he is averaging 121.6 total yards per game. With the addition of Carson Palmer seemingly taking some pressure off the running game, things could be even better. No longer can defenses simply stack the box to try and stop the run. The Raiders actually bring a threat through the air, making McFadden that much more dangerous.
You also have to factor in the backups for him and if, when healthy, he has a stranglehold of the job. Is there a chance that they still add a veteran back? Absolutely, but currently the only backs behind him on the depth chart are Mike Goodson and Taiwan Jones. Unlike in the past, where Michael Bush was there to help vulture touchdowns, that may not be the case this season.
It’s just another feather in his cap and a reason to want him on your team.
You have to love the potential, but according to Mock Draft Central his current ADP is 12.81, meaning you likely need to use a first-round draft pick in order to obtain him. That’s a hefty price to pay for a player who has never appeared in more than 13 games during his four-year career.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
