Warning: Do Not Pass On Raiders' McFadden
Published 4/28/2008 by Gene Wang at washingtonpost.com - NFL
Owners should beware of passing on rookie running back Darren McFadden, who is a must-draft in the first round at the top position in fantasy football.
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