Kiffin covers ground on draft, QB

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Daily Links - Javon’s ‘ready’ for Denver
Published 4/1/2008 by Kyle at BroncoTalk
... Bill Williamson, formerly of the Denver Post and now enjoying his new digs at ESPN, has another interesting nugget on the Broncos. Apparently Raiders coach Lane Kiffin and our old friend Javon Walker are ready and eager for our first week matchup. BRING IT ON! [Hashmarks] ...

Buzz: Raiders’ Coach Not Interested in McFadden?
Published 4/1/2008 by Bassett at thejetsblog.com
... Everything that comes out of coaches, GMs and owners mouths just a few weeks before the draft can be smokescreen, but the latest news on Run DMC might have all you McFaddenites depressed.  Has Lane Kiffin sealed his selection with the kiss of death?  This according to ESPN’s Hashmarks. ...

Raiders don't need McFadden
Published 4/1/2008 at Sports - Pancake Blocks
[image] On-record draft talk by NFL coaches should be taken with an ocean's worth of salt. With that said, Lane Kiffin's comments Tuesday about Darren McFadden are spot on: They don't have a need at running back. Justin Fargas, Dominic Rhodes, and Michael Bush represent a significant investment at running back. Practically the only thing Oakland did well last year was run block and churn up yards on the ground. They have much bigger needs. There are reports that Oakland's number four pick will be for sale. There are reports that Oakland's number four pick will be for sale, ...

Raiders Not Interested In McFadden?
Published 4/1/2008 by Patrick Dorsey at The NFL Source
Hashmarks of ESPN.com had a very interesting discussion with Raiders coach Lane Kiffin. Three items were of note. The first was this quote: “[McFadden] is a phenomenal player. … But we really don’t have a big need at running back.” Hmm. Many people, including me, predicted that the Raiders will take McFadden, an outstanding talent, at number four. However, Kiffen completely throws that out. Even though on paper Oakland appears to have a surplus of backs with Justin Fargas, Dominic ...

Lane Kiffin Speaks and the Raider Nation breathes a sigh of relief
Published 4/2/2008 by Patrick Patterson at Thoughts from the Dark Side
... dead trees, and even more bandwidth expended, Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin spoke to the media on the supposed rift between him and owner Al Davis, the new acquisitions, Rob Ryan, and even Javon Walker’s thoughts on opening the season against Denver. For those keeping track, he even was reportedly sporting a Raider polo shirt. Much like Jerry MacDonald, MVN did not send me to the owners’ meeting to cover the Raiders so I have to take my info from other sources. According to ESPN.com Kiffin said that Darren McFadden looks to be a very good player, but the Raiders have ...