The_Philster
02-16-2003, 09:51 PM
The team wants to re-sign backup running back Tyrone Wheatley because his powerful style is a nice complement to starter Charlie Garner, who is more of a slasher.
But Wheatley probably will test the free-agent market to see if there's a team willing to pay him more and make him a bigger part of its offense. Wheatley averaged 7.7 carries per game last season and might like more.
Oakland can offer Wheatley familiarity and the chance to play for a legitimate Super Bowl contender. .......more (http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/teams/raiders/20030216.html)
But Wheatley probably will test the free-agent market to see if there's a team willing to pay him more and make him a bigger part of its offense. Wheatley averaged 7.7 carries per game last season and might like more.
Oakland can offer Wheatley familiarity and the chance to play for a legitimate Super Bowl contender. .......more (http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/teams/raiders/20030216.html)