raiders.com - 2/14/2008
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The Oakland Raiders have re-signed running back Justin Fargas . . Fargas is coming off a 1,000-yard rushing performance, posting 1,009 yards on 222 carries with four touchdowns and a 4.5-yards per rushing attempt average in 2007. Fargas recorded a career-high 179 yards during the Silver and Black’s 35-17 win over the Dolphins in Miami last season. Fargas had four 100-yard games in 2007 and ...
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Justin Fargas re-signs with Raiders
Frank's Sports Opinion —
... Great news. Now for most teams this would mean we won’t have to speculate about drafting Darren McFadden in April, but then as long as Al Davis is around we’ll never be mistaken as a team that does things in the conventional manner. And I don’t mind that at all. Been a Raiders fan for too long to think all the problems stem from Al alone. Looking at this year’s draft I think the Raiders can address the needs on the defensive line and wide receiver now that Fargas is signed. ...
RAIDERS RE-UP FARGAS
ProFootballTalk.com —
After generating only 1,016 yards in four full seasons with the Raiders, running back Justin Fargas busted out in 2007, nearly equaling that totaling 14 games, with seven starts. For that, Fargas has been rewarded with a new contract . According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, it’s a three-year, $12 million deal with $6 million in guaranteed money. Fargas was a third-round pick in the 2003 draft. He was scheduled to become a free agent on February 29.
Oakland Raiders Re-Sign Justin Fargas
FanHouse —
Filed under: Raiders, Oakland, NFL Free AgencyThe Raiders and running back Justin Fargas have agreed on a contract extension, the team announced on its web site. Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports (via PFT) that it's a three-year, $12 million deal with $6 million in guaranteed money. The deal will keep the 28-year-old Fargas in Oakland through the 2010 season. He had been scheduled to become a free agent on February 29. Although a $6 million guarantee is certainly not bad money, I'm surprised Fargas didn't test the ...
2008 NFL Free Agency Preview: Running Backs
Footballguys Blog —
... season, Jamal Lewis (Cleveland) and Willis McGahee (Baltimore) both finished at top-8 fantasy backs, for example. And let’s not forget the huge role Ryan Grant played for Green Bay; Grant was acquired late in the preseason from the Giants via trade.
Two potentially attractive options are already off the table:
Jamal Lewis signed a 3-year contract to remain with the Browns
Justin Fargas re-signed with the Raiders with a 3-year contract
But the cupboard isn’t ...
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Keep in mind though that Al Davis is crazy. Simply insane, so you honestly just don't know what he's going to do.
RAIDERS RE-UP FARGAS
beta.profootballtalk.com 2/14/2008 — After generating only 1,016 yards in four full seasons with the Raiders, running back Justin Fargas busted out in 2007, nearly equaling that totaling 14 games, with seven starts.
For that, Fargas has been rewarded with a new contract. According to ...
Raiders re-sign free agent RB Fargas (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 2/14/2008
Justin Fargas is staying with the Oakland Raiders. The running back signed a new deal with the team Wednesday instead of testing the market as a free agent. Bringing back Fargas had been a priority this offseason for the Raiders. He is coming off a ...
