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April 26, 2008

The King of (Little) Rock

ALAMEDA -- Here are some tidbits from the Darren McFadden conference call:

Thoughts on how Lane Kiffin uses running backs:

“I like the way he uses his running backs. When he was at USC he moved his running backs around a lot. I just love the way he does that, I feel it’s something I can bring to Oakland, being a versatile player, that I can move around and give them a different style.”

Surprised the Raiders took you even though they have a lot of backs?

“Yeah, it surprised me, but I feel like after talking with the coaching staff, that they were missing the big-play ability and that was something I could help with.”

Favorite team growing up:

“Growing up I was a Broncos fan because I liked watching Terrell Davis and John Elway play, Ed McCaffrey, Shannon Sharpe, I loved to watch those guys play.”

McFadden will now play in the offense that made Davis a star.

No receivers have been taken in the first round. Don't be surprised if the Raiders make a move to get into the second round to land one since there will be some quality players available.

--Jason Jones

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