Last Updated on September 13, 2013 5:30 pm by admin
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By MICHAEL WAGAMAN
Associated Press
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) – A slow start is nothing new for Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden. Neither is the criticism he’s endured for the past several seasons.
Playing in a read-option offense where the quarterback gets more rushing yards than the running backs? That’s a challenge that has required a little bit more of an adjustment – and patience – by McFadden.
Terrelle Pryor’s breakout performance in last week’s opener overshadowed an otherwise disappointing day from Oakland’s running game and raised concerns about McFadden’s role in the Raiders’ new offense.
Coming off one of the worst statistical years of his NFL career, McFadden was shut down for most of the afternoon by a mediocre Indianapolis Colts run defense and averaged less than three yards a carry.