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The Oakland Raiders, no doubt, were pleased to get first-round pick Rolando McClain signed in time for their first training camp practice Thursday. Just as pleased, though, had to be the principle players -- as in front-office executives and agents -- negotiating deals for others taken near the top of the 2010 draft. The top 10 is particularly tough, with few teams or reps wanting to be the first to come to terms, instead preferring to wait and see what other deals look like.
But McClain's reported five-year, $40 million deal -- including $23 million in guarantees, should help slot up the top of the draft, where four of the top five selections, including St. Louis quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford, are represented by the team of Tom Condon and Ben Dogra of CAA Football.
McClain was the No. 8 overall pick, but just the third 2010 first-round choice to sign his contract. Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant, taken 24th, and New England
cornerback Devin McCourty, taken 27th, preceded McClain.The captain of Alabama's national championship team last season, McClain projects to start at middle linebacker. He should immediately bolster a Raiders rush defense that has been abysmal for the better part of the last decade. Oakland finished 29th against the run in 2009, allowing 155.5 yards per game and 24 touchdowns for the season.
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