ibabuzz.com - 4/27/2008
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Lane Kiffin with the local media following the selection of Darren McFadden with the fourth pick of the draft:
Q: Was this just a matter of McFadden being too good to pass up?
Kiffin: That was definitely the case. I remember mentioning that running back wasn’t a need for us, and it wasn’t. We’re kind of piled there with a number of really good running backs and guys ...
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Kiffin Admits Pants on Fire When Discussing the Raiders Lusting for McFadden
FanHouse —
... weeks leading up to this weekend's NFL Draft. Nobody was buying his claim that the Raiders didn't need a running back (even though, you know, they didn't) because owner Al Davis loves speed, and more importantly, Al Davis has final say in, well, everything. With that in mind, it was hardly surprising when commissioner Roger Goodell announced the Raiders were taking Darren McFadden with the fourth-overall pick. Even less shocking: Kiffin's comments following the selection. I remember mentioning that running back wasn't a need ...
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With Two Picks Left, Who's Your Choice?
silverandblackpride.com 4/27/2008 —
With ONLY 5 picks, it looks like we are going after the best athletes available and passing on linemen.
There are so many names that I've been considering for months that are still available.
There are Adarius Bowman, Erin Henderson, Athyba Rubin and Frank Okam who have all moved down because of team's needs, injuries or character issues.
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