Raiders running back Darren McFadden could be set up for a big pay day if things work out for him this season, reports NFL.com.
The report says new offensive coordinator Greg Olson's power running system should be a big boost.
"Obviously he never felt comfortable in what we were doing last year," coach Dennis Allen said. "That led to some questions about him, but if you watch practice, the guy's still explosive. He's still a threat to take it all the way. And he feels more comfortable. If you don't quite trust it, there's always that doubt."
McFadden is entering a contract year, and the team has "checked in with him" about an extension. But McFadden wants to return to his old self and be in a position to command big dollars after the season, rather than talk now.