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Top Tag: Darren McFadden

Mon, May 5, 2008 - 11:57am EST

Garner Ready to Give It the Old College Try

File Under: Mike Tannenbaum, Eric Mangini, Darren McFadden, Bill Callahan, Peter King, Nate Garner, Felix Jones

Nate Garner was a big man on campus, both at the Jets' Hofstra University training complex during the weekend's rookie minicamp and at the University of Arkansas last season.

His BMOC status with the Jets was strictly a physical observation: The seventh-round tackle from Arkansas checked in a 6'6" and 326 pounds. He was the second-largest player of the 57 (six draft picks, 10 undrafted free agent… More

Sun, April 27, 2008 - 5:22pm EST

Adding a Piece of Arkansas' Ground Game

File Under: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Darren McFadden, Arkansas, Damien Woody, Nate Garner, Round 7, Felix Jones

The Jets didn't get to draft Arkansas back Darren McFadden in this draft — Run DMC was snapped up by the Raiders two picks before the Jets at No. 6 in Round 1. And they didn't care to maneuver up to 22, which is where Dallas and Arkansan owner Jerry Jones took McFadden's Razorback running mate, Felix Jones.

But in Round 7, the Green & White did the best thing they could in bringing some of that… More

Wed, April 23, 2008 - 3:25pm EST

Top of the Draft: As Easy as 2 Through 6

File Under: Jake Long, Jared Allen, Darren McFadden, Matt Ryan, Chris Vernon Gholston, draft day party

If you’ve been to our homepage recently, you’ve noticed our Coors Light Draft 2008 Countdown. We’re technically still three days out but as the seconds tick down, I’m thinking maybe we should just remove the word “Countdown” because the draft has already started.

And if you’re a Jets fan, you have to be pumped because only four teams are scheduled to select in front of the Green & Whi… More

Tue, April 22, 2008 - 1:50pm EST

Deal or No Deal? 'Fins, J.Long Say 'Deal!'

File Under: Dolphins, Jake Long, Darren McFadden, Matt Ryan, Mel Kiper, Chris Vernon Gholston

First the draft was repackaged into 10-minute first rounds and two rounds the first day. Now this afternoon comes the report that Miami has agreed to terms on a five-year deal with Michigan tackle Jake Long to be the first pick of the 2008 NFL Draft.

What is the world coming to?

Not to worry, ESPN and NFL Network, there will still be plenty of drama in Saturday's Round 1. But this draft has take… More

Wed, March 26, 2008 - 2:05pm EST

McFadden Stays Hot in Pro Day Spotlight

File Under: Mike Tannenbaum, Darren McFadden, Arkansas, pro day, Todd McShay, Adam Schefter

After showcasing his sprinter speed in Indianapolis, Arkansas RB Darren McFadden worked out Tuesday for NFL personnel at his school’s pro day. He kept his 4.33 40 mark from the combine but added an equally impressive short-shuttle time of 4.05.

"At times, it can get nerve-racking because you know you’re under a close microscope. They're critiquing everything you do, every little footstep you ta… More

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