Oakland Raiders; No Mcfadden, No D or O Lineman, No Problem!

 
There has been much talk about the Raiders drafting Darren Mcfadden, you can look on almost any draft board and see it.  I have used "the force" to come up with the secret draft pick in the sights of Al Davis and company. And the pick is ...                 Kieth Rivers LB  USC.  Height: 6'3" Weight: 235    Hometown: Lake Mary, FL High School: Lake Mary Don't believe me,  check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXYE-hXNN-c   Rumors have been floating around that Rivers was the "staff favorite" at the senior bowl in which the staff coached.  Oakland has made a lot of moves this offseason, but if you have noticed, not many involve new linebackers.  Imagine, if you will, Rivers teaming up with Kirk Morrison and Thomas Howard.  Suddenly our run defense issues seem to float far away out of my ... [link]

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