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Raiders clock in for training camp

Raiders clock in for training camp
If there is a hidden blessing to having five consecutive seasons of 11 defeats or more — there’s always next season. The Oakland Raiders have spent much of the last two days arriving at the Marriott Hotel in Napa as the first day of training camp begins today on the grounds of Redwood Middle School.
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Oakland Raiders: What We’ve Learned Through Four Days of Training Camp

Oakland Raiders: What We’ve Learned Through Four Days of Training Camp
Here’s what we know: Jason Campbell Is the Starting QB The staff was probably looking for an excuse to name him the starter as quickly as possible. Gradkowski’s injury took care of that problem. No 3-4 Base Defense Will Be Implemented Tom Cable was pretty clear when he said that he doesn’t want to complicate the players and incorporate a lot of 3-4 formations. He plans on moving guys around out …
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NFL camp buzz blog

NFL camp buzz blog
All posted times are EST. Cards TE Patrick has MRI on knee — 2:16 p.m. Arizona Cardinals TE Ben Patrick had an MRI test taken on his injured knee Thursday morning which showed no damage to the major ligaments (ACL, PCL, or MCL), a source told FOXSports.com.
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Oakland Raiders: What We’ve Learned Through Four Days of Training Camp

Oakland Raiders: What We’ve Learned Through Four Days of Training Camp
Here’s what we know: Jason Campbell Is the Starting QB The staff was probably looking for an excuse to name him the starter as quickly as possible. Gradkowski’s injury took care of that problem. No 3-4 Base Defense Will Be Implemented Tom Cable was pretty clear when he said that he doesn’t want to complicate the players and incorporate a lot of 3-4 formations. He plans on moving guys around out …
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Raiders clock in for training camp

Raiders clock in for training camp
If there is a hidden blessing to having five consecutive seasons of 11 defeats or more — there’s always next season. The Oakland Raiders have spent much of the last two days arriving at the Marriott Hotel in Napa as the first day of training camp begins today on the grounds of Redwood Middle School.
Read more on The St. Helena Star

Raiders ink first-rounder McClain in time for camp

Raiders ink first-rounder McClain in time for camp
The Oakland Raiders signed first-round pick Rolando McClain to a contract late Wednesday night, hours before the start of their first training camp practice. Oakland Raiders – NFL – sport – Rolando McClain – Football
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Camp Confidential: Raiders

Camp Confidential: Raiders
ESPN.com NFL Power Ranking (pre-camp): 24 NAPA, Calif. — In each of the past seven offseasons, the Raiders have had a sense of optimism, but it never translated into positive results. Oakland lost at least 11 games each season from 2003 to 2009, an NFL record for futility. But two days into training camp, the Raiders expect this year will be different. The main reasons are the team has an …
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Oakland Raiders excited to begin training camp

Oakland Raiders excited to begin training camp
Cable says team is preparing as though it is making the playoffs
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West division camp capsules

West division camp capsules
NFC WEST 49ers (8-8) Last year: The 49ers avoided a seventh straight losing season in coach Mike Singletary’s first full year at the helm. Former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith took over at quarterback from Shaun Hill midway through the season and showed some… San Francisco 49ers – Alex Smith – Mike Singletary – Shaun Hill – NFL
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Rolando McClain gets to camp on time

Rolando McClain gets to camp on time
NAPA, Calif. — The Raiders win. The battle of getting the first first-round pick signed in the AFC West, that it. The Raiders announced hours before the start of training camp that they have signed No. 8 overall pick Rolando McClain . He is the third first-round pick to sign in the NFL. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting McClain signed a 5-year, million contract that included million …
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