Could Darren McFadden Be Another O.J. Simpson?

June 21, 2010   ·   Carl Cockerham   ·   Jump to comments

At 6'1", 212 pounds, Darren McFadden is the exact same size as OJ Simpson was as an NFL running back. Simpson could, and McFadden still can, run with the wind.
How can I compare McFadden to a Hall of Fame running back?
Because the Hall of Fame running back's NFL career started out the same way.
Simpson came out as the highly-touted Heisman Trophy winner. McFadden came out just as touted, but only with Doak Walker Award and as the Heisman runner-up.
Simpson showed flashes in his first couple of years, but didn't live up to his Heisman hype. Missing seven games in his first two years due to injury didn't help either.
McFadden showed those same flashes and also has not lived up to the hype so far. He missed seven games in his first two years as well.
Simpson was called another Heisman Trophy flop. McFadden is getting the same treatment now, only they use the word "bust."
They were both highly decorated college players. They had good size....

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