May 16th News

The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders RB LaMont Jordan is expected to be released next month. Jordan has not been present at the team's organized team activities.

Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell is ready to move past a rather difficult rookie campaign in which he missed all of training camp and the first week of last season because of protracted contract negotiations. "I've been here over the offseason just trying to better myself," Russell said. "I missed a lot of time last year. I'm just here to show my teammates that it was a business thing before and now I'm here with you guys. From this time to last year, 100 percent better. I feel a lot better and am able to move a lot better."

Raiders | Walker sees similarities between Russell and Favre
Fri, 16 May 2008 08:15:51 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker compared playing with QB JaMarcus Russell to his early years alongside former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre. "He has a good arm. I've been fortunate enough in my career to play with a quarterback who had a strong arm, and that's something I developed into, catching a fast ball," Walker said. "He's one of those guys that has that ball. The more and more we work together, the better that we're going to be."

Raiders | Kiffin says Walker healthy
Fri, 16 May 2008 08:11:05 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin said WR Javon Walker (knee) is healthy now and that his injury issues last season occurred because he came back too soon from arthroscopic knee surgery.

Raiders | Kelly injury update
Fri, 16 May 2008 08:06:19 -0700

Updating a previous item, Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders DL Tommy Kelly (knee) is hoping to return to the field by the start of training camp.

Raiders | Morrison as a strongside linebacker?
Fri, 16 May 2008 07:53:28 -0700

Updating a previous item, Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders LB Kirk Morrison could move to the strongside linebacker position this season if LB Edgerton Hartwell shows he is capable of playing the middle linebacker position. Morrison's coverage skills match up well with tight ends and running backs over the middle of the field, and he at times last season had difficulty in terms of playing off blocks in the middle.

Raiders | Chemistry key for Russell
Fri, 16 May 2008 07:43:32 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin said Thursday, May 15, that he is pleased with QB JaMarcus Russell's development during organized team activities. Kiffin added that it will be key for Russell to develop good chemistry with his offensive teammates. "We really feel good about JaMarcus's shape and the way he's throwing the ball," Kiffin said. "Now we've got to get all the pieces around him to come together and working with him at his OTA days. As important as anything out here, as far as the rest of our team, is getting that chemistry."

Raiders | Team easing Russell into offense
Fri, 16 May 2008 07:42:22 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports the Oakland Raiders are easing QB JaMarcus Russell into the team's offense. The team is working on getting Russell to make quick, safe decisions, and get the ball out of his hands quickly. Russell threw mostly short and medium range passes during practice Thursday, May 15.

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders SS Michael Huff worked as the starting free safety during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | G. Wilson works at strong safety
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:34:23 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders SS Gibril Wilson worked as the starting strong safety during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | D. Hall works at left cornerback
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:33:57 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders CB DeAngelo Hall worked as the starting left cornerback during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Routt works at right cornerback
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:33:37 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders CB Stanford Routt worked as the starting right cornerback during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | T. Howard works at weakside linebacker
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:32:49 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders LB Thomas Howard worked as the starting weakside linebacker during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | K. Morrison works at middle linebacker
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:32:28 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders LB Kirk Morrison worked as the starting middle linebacker during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | S. Williams works at strongside linebacker
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:32:10 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders LB Sam Williams worked as the starting strongside linebacker during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Richardson works at left defensive end
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:31:33 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders DL Jay Richardson worked as the starting left defensive end during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Warren works at defensive tackle
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:30:44 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders DL Gerard Warren worked as the starting defensive tackle during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Sands works at nose tackle
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:30:12 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders DL Terdell Sands worked as the starting nose tackle during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Edwards works at right defensive end
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:17:24 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders DL Kalimba Edwards worked as the starting right defensive end during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | D. Carter works at wide receiver
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:16:45 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders WR Drew Carter worked as one of the starting wide receivers during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Walker works at wide receiver
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:16:23 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker worked as one of the starting wide receivers during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Z. Miller works at tight end
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:16:06 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders TE Zach Miller worked as the starting tight end during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Green works at right tackle
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:15:36 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders OT Cornell Green worked as the starting right tackle during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Carlisle works at right guard
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:15:18 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders OG Cooper Carlisle worked as the starting right guard during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | C. Morris works at center
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:14:49 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders OL Chris Morris worked as the starting center during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | McQuistan works at left guard
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:14:30 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders OG Paul McQuistan worked as the team's left guard during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Harris works as starting left tackle
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:14:07 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders OT Kwame Harris worked as the team's starting left tackle during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | J. Griffith works as starting full back
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:13:47 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders FB Justin Griffith worked as the team's starting fullback during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Fargas works as starting running back
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:13:21 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas worked as the team's starting running back during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Raiders | Russell works as starting quarterback
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:03:50 -0700

David White, of SFGate.com, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell worked as the team's starting quarterback during the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 15.

Good stuff, Its Time, thanks for the info...I was filling in the blanks as I read too...lol

And I agree, Gallery is a butt, or his wife is stupid...lol...hopefully, this is not a red flag.

The Awesome One has to return.

Now for the missing blank, that isnt really missing, but should be showing up...Mario Henderson...will he step up or will he watch C.Green all season?

What's the deal with Curry?  He had surgery two weeks ago.  Why wait, unless he was doing it to be able to miss the first two weeks of camp.

When did the trend of referring to the anchor tackle (vice 3 technique) as a nose guard start?  I'm not turning this into another defensivee scheme debate, but they called Sands a nose guard and I hate when they use that term when talking about a 4-3.

I am soooooo looking forward to this season.... I have more good vibes and good feelings about this team than I have had in a long time...

I approached last year with hope but trepidation (for donks and bolts fans reading this - that means I was a bit worried)....

I feel so much better about this year, I think we are getting the holes filled or at least have options for players to step up and fill those holes....

Interesting read but Janikowski has no excuse for not being there. IF there is any Raider that can use all the practice he can get its Janikowski. At first I was worried when the first two names I read where Aso and Burgess not being there. That wasnt a good start but once I saw Gallery and Curry I dont think there job is in jeopardy. Nor did I think Aso or Burgess was or is but it would scare me if they where the only two not there. And thats not like Aso is it?

To me this is one of the reasons Jano keeps failing no one rides him. You have to treat him like a recruit and take on a drill instructor mentality Im sure of it. Parcells beat the holy hell out of Vinateri physically and mentally and it worked. Can anyone argue that Vinateri isnt the best kicker ever. I know Blanda is in the HOF but there is no doubt that Vinateri will be there. Adam said that Parcells use to camp 3 yds in front of his attempted kicks and sit down in a lawn chair. What that accomplished who knows but it got into his head to lift his kick offs up.