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Report: Raiders may deal either Fargas or Bush

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October 13

Contra Costa Times

"The Oakland Raiders are ready to trade either Justin Fargas or Michael Bush, according to a report on CBS Sports this morning.

CBS analyst Charley Casserly reported that the Raiders, who have three solid running backs in Fargas, Bush and rookie Darren McFadden, would be willing to deal either Fargas or Bush. Casserly said that Bush, in his second year from Louisville, would be the most likely to be dealt."

Fargas back on field, eyes return for Saints

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October 7

Contra Costa Times

"Running back Justin Fargas returned to practice Monday after missing the past two weeks with a groin injury he sustained in the first half of the Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs game Sept. 14. He said he isn't 100 percent but intends to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. "You would like to feel 100 (percent)," Fargas said, "but I don't think I'm there yet. I still have time. I'm still working. If I can go, I'm going to go." Coach Tom Cable said the bye week helped Fargas in his bid to return to the starting lineup. "He was champing at the bit to go (Monday) and did a lot of work, good work," Cable said. "We really pushed him on Thursday and through the weekend with his rehab, so we ..."

Fargas practices, with New Orleans in mind

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October 7

San Francisco Chronicle

"Raiders running back Justin Fargas practiced for the first time in three weeks Monday, taking a gigantic step toward returning to the starting lineup Sunday at New Orleans. "We kind of limited him but, if you know him, he was champing at the bit to just go, and did a lot of work," interim head coach Tom Cable said. "It was good to see him out there, good to see that one-cut downhill guy." Still no return sign of rookie backup Darren McFadden, who watched practice yet again with a protective boot covering his turf toe. His slow recovery makes Fargas' comeback all the more invaluable to an offense that leads the AFC with 155 rushing yards per game but was held to less than 100 rushing yards ..."

Fargas could be out for a few weeks

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September 18

Contra Costa Times

"Oakland Raiders running back Justin Fargas could be out for an extended period of time, according to ESPN, which reported that his injured groin may sideline him for "a few weeks." Raiders rookie Darren McFadden, who rushed for 164 yards in his second NFL game last Sunday against Kansas City, woule presumably step in for Fargas. Still, McFadden is slowed by turf toe and his status for Sunday's game at Buffalo hasn't been determined."