Could Darren McFadden be headed for Oakland? The San Jose Mercury News reports that the big back was in Oakland Monday meeting with coaches and the Raiders’ front-office people. The draft will begin April 26 and the speculation has been that the Raiders, who have the fourth pick, would land the all-American. “Running back is not a need for us,” said the head coach, who may have a better future in politics than coaching.

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