I have no idea what that means. The dines part. But it rhymed didn’t it?

What I meant to say, is that according to Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times, Darren McFadden looks like the truth and JaMarcus Russell…well, not so much.

Aside from showing some recent mental and physical wear and tear, McFadden looks like more than the Raiders could have hoped for. He says:

“The Raiders will no longer be dependent on multi-play drives to score. They’re in position every time he touches the ball. McFadden will have to be accounted for on every play, wherever he lines up, and his presence should open up things for others.

“I’ve been told the Raiders think he is even better than they thought he was when they picked him and are pinching themselves for their good fortune.

“This should be fun to watch.”

Meanwhile, QB JaMarcus Russell has missed open receivers and needs to improve his accuracy. Although McDonald admits that his receivers haven’t been stellar.

“In fact, Russell’s pure passing, except for their first night practice during double sessions, has been a disappointment. It’s not all his fault. Tight ends Zach Miller and John Madsen and wide receiver Todd Watkins have been relatively sure-handed, virtually everyone else has been prone to to the occasional drops. Sometimes more than occasional.

“Russell has also missed his share of open receivers and doesn’t yet look like the 60 percent passer the offense needs to make for an efficient passing game, although repeated dumpoffs and checkdowns could make his percentage deceiving.”