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Oakland Raiders: Should Michael Bush Be the Focal-Point of the Offense?
Oakland Raiders: Should Michael Bush Be the Focal-Point of the Offense?
First, I know there are people who will disagree.  Many believe the main focus of our offense should be one of our first-round draft picks either QB JaMarcus Russell or the elusive HB Darren McFadden.  I'm sure there are even Justin Fargas supporters who  believe he has earned the right as he is a true Raider through and through and bleeds silver and black.  Here I will explain why Bush is better suited for the job.   Getting to know Michael Bush In High School, ...
Raiders’ offseason: What we know
ibabuzz.com — Things we learned about the 2009 Raiders from their mandatory minicamp through public organized team activity sessions... as they go their separate ways until reporting to the Napa Marriott on July 29: – JaMarcus Russell, passing struggles or ... (more) Raiders’ offseason: What we know
JAMARCUS RUSSELL IS A GREAT LEADER
withleather.uproxx.com — I don’t know if it’s fair to call Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell a bust when he... still plays for the worst organization in the NFL, but the Oakland Raiders bust-to-be has a unique style of leadership. It’s one that, in ... (more) JAMARCUS RUSSELL IS A GREAT LEADER
Three Ways to Pay Dirt: Fargas, Bush and McFadden
Three Ways to Pay Dirt: Fargas, Bush and McFadden
justblogbaby.com — Tom Cable has a problem on his hands. He’s got three very talented running backs with three... very different skill sets and just one pigskin to go around. On paper, the Oakland Raiders have weapons on offense that might have caused former president George W. Bush to declare anyone ... (more) Three Ways to Pay Dirt: Fargas, Bush and McFadden
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What Will Define Tom Cable’s Offense?
Just Blog Baby | An Oakland Raiders Blog — ... . Others argue that Michael Bush is the key to success. Many see JaMarcus Russell and Zach Miller as the keys to unlocking a dynamic offense. ...

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