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McFadden signs with Raiders
Posted by D.A. Louis June 6, 2008
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Contra Costa Times Reports:
Running back McFadden was the fourth selection in this year's NFL draft and someone the Raiders deem
vital to their offensive success this season. To that end, there was a concerted effort by both sides to get a
deal done sooner rather than later.
No terms were announced, but according to a source close to McFadden, he signed for six years with $26
million guaranteed. Quarterback Matt Ryan, the third pick in the draft, signed a six-year deal with $34.75
million guaranteed with Atlanta.
McFadden's agent, Ian Greengross, first met with Raiders officials Wednesday morning in an attempt to
expedite the process.
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New Safety Wilson Impresses Raiders
Posted By Jay Miles May 22, 2008
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The Canadian Press Reports:
Wilson signed a $39-million, six-year contract with Oakland that included about $16
million in guaranteed money. The Raiders finalized the deal on the first day of the free play
close to the line of scrimmage to stop the run.
"What I bring is my physical presence being in the box," Wilson said. "Whenever I think of
the Raiders I think about a physical, physical football team. That's what I'm going to do my
best to bring back."
The Raiders allowed a league-worst 4.8 yards per carry last season, often missing tackles
against running backs in the open field. Oakland allowed 18 runs of 20 or more yards last
season, tied with Denver for most in the NFL and twice as many as the Giants gave up in
2007.
Wilson's 284 solo tackles since entering the NFL in 2004 are the most of any safety during
that span. The San Jose native had 70 tackles and a career-high four interceptions in 13
games for the New York Giants last season.
"He's an animal out there," safety Michael Huff said. "We always knew he could tackle, he
was big. But I didn't know he could cover as well as he can. So I think that's going to help
our defense out, help us in coverage, we can change it up a little bit."
Wilson was a key member of the defence that shut down the New England Patriots in New
York's 17-14 victory and has the ability to play either the free safety or strong safety
position.
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Hartwell Finds New Home
Posted By Jay Miles May 8, 2008
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The Canadian Press Reports:
The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent linebacker Edgerton Hartwell, hoping he can revive
a career beset by injuries in recent seasons.
Hartwell, 30, played only 13 games in 2005 and '06 with Atlanta because of injuries to his
knee and Achilles tendon. He was cut by Cincinnati before the start of last season and sat
out the entire year.
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