The Oakland Raiders are expected to sign Maurice Jones-Drew to a three-year deal for an undisclosed amount of money according to multiple reports. MJD is taking his talents to the Bay Area, but what does that do for both him and Darren McFadden?
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MJD finished the 2013 season 20th among running backs in total standard fantasy points right ahead of former Raider Rashad Jennings. Jones-Drew missed one game on the season and had only one 100-yard game the entire season. MJD moving to Oakland could be just what the entire Raider backfield needed. The shot in the arm from MJD could spark Darren McFadden who signed a one-year deal with the Raiders and will be looking to prove his worth.
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As a whole, this signing is a good thing for the Raider team, but nothing huge for fantasy. You could take one of the two, but you would be wise to handcuff them. They could be a older version of the LenDale White, Chris Johnson combo that worked years ago or they could both be old/injury prone backs on their last leg looking to make an impact. Draft with care.
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