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RAIDERS TO TAKE MCFADDEN
Well, the Chiefs are now on the clock. Michael Smith of ESPN reports that the Oakland Raiders will select Arkansas running back Darren McFadden with the fourth overall pick in the draft. The Raiders were able to make their decision because the Fins have signed Jake Long, and it’s being widely reported that the Rams will take [...]
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Arrowhead Pride — ... #1 Miami Dolphins - OT Jake Long #2 St. Louis Rams - **UPDATE 12:05 PM CDT** PFT is reporting that ESPN said that the Raiders will select RB Darren McFadden with the #4 pick. ...

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