So it's been 34 days after the '08 NFL draft. I was left initially unimpressed. Why another RB? Why another DB with our 2nd choice? These thoughts raced through my head during draft weekend. Defense, defense, defense! I was hoping we got more beef in the trenches of our defensive line, hoping to stifle opponents' passing game ala Super Bowl champ NY Giants, and most of all, hoping to stop the bleeding sieve that we have been against the run. Instead, we went flash by picking up the best offensive...

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Darren McFadden RB Arkansas

There's our new weapon folks.

Honestly, as exciting as i know he will be, i wasn't ecstatic with the pick. I don't know why. I had the same feeling when we picked Michael Huff #7 overall. I know we are getting a rare talent, but my gut says we could've went another route.

Guess that's why i don't run the organization.

Regardless of my initial feelings, I am proud to have a potential home run hitting, blue...

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Here we are. On the eve of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Who do the Oakland Raiders select with the 4th overall pick?

The team has a young QB taking over this season and protecting him has to be of utmost importance. Though the offensive line was much improved from the previous season, OL is still a big question mark coming into this year. Can they do it again? Not just that, but can they get better?

The departure of Barry Sims called for an answer at LT. ...

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