Raiders trade for Mike Goodson – Fantasy Take

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Oakland Raiders acquired running back Mike Goodson from the Carolina Panthers on Friday in exchange for offensive tackle Bruce Campbell, a trade both teams hope will improve their depth.

Goodson, who ran for 501 yards and three touchdowns in three seasons with Carolina, became expendable after the team signed free agent running back Mike Tolbert earlier this month.  More…

Darren McFadden owners should draft this man.

Shacks’ Take:  Mike Goodson just vaulted onto my draft board.  Prior to the trade, Goodson was a number 4 back on a team that uses its quarterback to run as often as its running backs; he was useless to fantasy teams.

Now Goodson should be the number two running back on a very good running team, playing behind a very fragile Darren McFadden.  This makes Goodson a RB4 on any roster and an almost must have handcuff for Darren McFadden owners.  If you own McFadden, move Goodson up a few spots because you know Goodson will end up starting a least a couple of games for you this season.