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Vikings firmly in Jackson's corner

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Darren McFadden was widely regarded as the best athlete in the 2008 draft. After watching him dart around the Raiders' practice field in Napa, Calif., Tuesday, I have no doubt the scouting report is true. McFadden is the real deal. He catches the ball on screens and passes in the flat better than anticipated. His ability to make inside zone runs is electrifying. On a Raiders team that has some pretty good athletes, McFadden is clearly the star. At minicamp, Raiders ...

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