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The Oakland Raiders are ready to trade either Justin Fargas or Michael Bush, according to a report on CBS Sports this morning.
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Raiders running back Justin Fargas was supposed to be Human Seat Warmer, there to keep the offense warm until future star Darren McFadden got settled in. When Fargas pulled his groin in Week 2, the handoff seemed so clean. McFadden rushed for 164 yards that…
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Frenzied Raiders need Fargas more than ever
OK, so Tom Cable is the new head coach of the Oakland Raiders. It’s a topic that’s been (justifiably) talked about ad nauseum over the past few days.
Cable, like any one of the Raiders’ last five head coaches, is an interim coach. (Except he actually has the label “interim” before his title; it’s not implied this time).
Yet, when the Raiders return to the field on Oct. 12, it’ll still be the …
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Raiders’ offense will likley be without “heartbeat”
Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson
While the NFL is excited about Darren McFadden taking over the Raiders’ offense and his 164-yard effort against Kansas City last Sunday, we all may have to hold our horses.
Oakland coach Lane Kiffin — yes, he is still the Raiders’ coach — loves McFadden but it is Justin Fargas whom Kiffin refers to as the “heartbeat of our offense.”
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Fargas, Harris still out
ALAMEDA — RB Justin Fargas and LT Kwame Harris are the only players not dressed for today’s short practice before the team flies to Buffalo. That means neither is likely to play on Sunday. Darren McFadden would start for Fargas…
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Raiders Headlines Report: Fargas could be out for a few weeks Oakland Raiders running back Justin Fargas could be out for an extended period of time, according to ESPN, which reported that his injured groin may sideline him for “a few weeks.”
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By Adam Gretz
The Raiders entered this season with one clear strength on their roster: running backs. In their 23-8 win on Sunday at Kansas City, they were all on display as Oakland bulldozed the Chiefs’ defense to the tune of 300 yards on 47 carries, led by veteran Justin Fargas and youngsters Darren McFadden and Michael Bush. Trouble is, only one of those guys appears to be healthy heading into the teams week three game against the surprising Buffalo Bills.
By Jerry McDonald
Quick hits from Wednesday’s late afternoon practice and media session:
By Jerry McDonald
Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas walked out to practice without Wednesday pads or helmets, preparing to take the practice off to rest their injuries.
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