Raiders not planning to part with Darren McFadden

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http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_22395852/oakland-raiders-not-planning-part-darren-mcfadden

ALAMEDA -- Running back Darren McFadden is a big part of the Raiders plans moving forward in 2013, general manager Reggie McKenzie said Thursday.
McKenzie, meeting with beat writers for the first time since Nov. 30, brushed aside the notion that McFadden could be moved entering the final season of his contract following a disappointing year.
"I'm confident Darren's going to play his last season, regardless of what's out there," McKenzie said. "We have no decision to do anything with Darren."
McFadden gained 707 yards on 216 carries, averaging 3.3 yards per attempt, as the Raiders dropped to 28th in rushing after gaining more yards on the ground than any team in the NFL in 2010 and 2011.
The Raidersswitched to a zone blocking system under recently-fired offensive coordinator Greg Knapp after playing more gap and power power schemes under Hue Jackson.
While McKenzie said execution was more of an issue than scheme, he also said, "It's obvious Darren is much better on certain types of plays. That goes without saying. That's how you've got to do it."
McKenzie said coach Dennis Allen was closing in on hiring a new offensive coordinator, although he declined to give a time line. The Raiders have talked with former Rams head coach Mike Martz and McKenzie confirmed speaking with Norv Turner and Marc Trestman, both of whom now have other jobs.
Former Jacksonville quarterbacks coach Greg Olson has been a reported candidate.
The Raiders also will hire a special teams coordinator, a linebackers coach and an offensive line coach.
The staff leaves for the Senior Bowl Saturday, where they'll coach the North team, with practices starting Monday.

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The North is going to get killed - lol. It's good to read that they are serious about McFadden now, but it would have helped if they were serious about McFadden and the offense/team last season.