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Team Notebook: Oakland RaidersRaiders | R. Brown says he is feeling good Larisa Croitor, of Raiders.com, reports Oakland Raiders LB Ricky Brown (undisclosed) underwent offseason surgery but said he feels good and is looking forward to this season. "I'm excited and I have been feeling great," said Brown. "I'm ready to pick up right where I left off last season and continue to establish my reputation as a good linebacker." Raiders | Announce sponsorship deal with airline NFL.com reports the Oakland Raiders announced Friday, June 26, that they are entering a sponsorship deal with AirAsia, the largest low-fare airline in Asia, to serve and expand the franchise's global fan base. Highlighting the sponsorship deal is an AirAsia A340 airliner named "Xcellence," which is adorned with Raiders marks and imagery, including the team's shield on the tailfin and an eye patch on the nose of the plane. Raiders | Huff struggling in offseason Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders S Michael Huff has remained a step late in coverage during offseason practices and has not showed the physical presence the team likes in its safeties. Raiders | Henderson hires new agent Oakland Raiders OT Mario Henderson has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent, according to Rosenhaus' Twitter page. Raiders | Walker helping out Murphy Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Louis Murphy said WR Javon Walker (knee) has been helping him out with different things while he rehabs from knee surgery. Raiders | Sapp says young players did not listen Peter King, of SI.com, reports retired DL Warren Sapp said some of the younger players on the Oakland Raiders roster, including DLs Tommy Kelly and Terdell Sands, would not listen to Sapp when he tried to give the players advice. "… In this NFL, the old vets don't factor in. The kids don't listen to nobody. Nobody! My last year in Oakland, I'd try to talk to some of the kids. Tommy Kelly, Terdell Sands. But they had no interest. I thought the ghosts in that building were so valuable, but none of the young guys cared. Once in a while, one of the old legends would come in the building, or make a trip. Jack Tatum would be around, and I'd say, 'You know who that dude is? You know how he played?' And the kids would be like, 'Nah, I don't care.'" Raiders | Russell planning secret workouts Steve Corkran, of the Bay Area News Group, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell is in the midst of arranging a week of practice for any of the other quarterbacks and all the wide receivers and tight ends, at an undisclosed location. "We're going to get the receivers and tight ends a week away from everything, just go along by ourselves and accomplish something that would make us a lot better during the year," Russell said. "Just work on our own, with nobody out there but us, get ready for camp, get ready for a new year." Head coach Tom Cable said he was glad to hear of Russell's plan as it shows that he is growing into his role as a starting quarterback and team leader. "It's a big step," Cable said. "It's kind of what we've been talking about all along. It will be good to hear how that goes and what his plan is." Raiders | Z. Miller injury update Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders TE Zach Miller (hernia) looked as good and sure-handed as ever during practice following sports hernia surgery this offseason. Miller should catch 60-plus passes this season. Raiders | Ellis contract update Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis signed a three-year, $10 million deal with the team, according to The Dallas Morning News. Raiders | McFadden having impressive offseason Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has been explosive during offseason workouts, something he lacked during last season as he battled injuries. McFadden should prove to be a real asset in the passing game this season. Raiders | Burgess likely to see less playing time Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders DE Derrick Burgess likely will see less playing time this season because of the addition of DE Greg Ellis. Raiders | Several players miss practice Wednesday Paul Gutierrez, of the Sacramento Bee, reports Oakland Raiders DE Jay Richardson (knee), FB Oren O'Neal (knee), TE John Paul Foschi (chest), WR Javon Walker (knee), WR Arman Shields (knee), WR Chaz Schilens (hamstring) and WR Will Franklin (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 17. Raiders | Russell plans to work with receiver Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell said he plans to meet with his receivers at some point this offseason to work on their timing. Raiders | Mitchell misses practice Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders FS Michael Mitchell (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 17, because of a sore hamstring. Raiders | Heyward-Bey leaves practice early Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring) left practice early Wednesday, June 17, and left the field clutching his right hamstring. Raiders | Barnes, Henderson work with first team Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders OT Khalif Barnes and OT Mario Henderson worked with the first-team offense at left tackle during practice Wednesday, June 17. Henderson received more reps with the first team than Barnes did. Raiders | Cable believes Ellis can play every down Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said he believes DE Greg Ellis can be an every-down player for the team. Raiders | Ellis works with first team Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis worked with the first-team defense at left defensive end during practice Wednesday, June 17. Raiders | Cable says Ellis' acquisition does not affect Burgess Updating a previous report, Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said the team's acquisition of DE Greg Ellis is not related to DE Derrick Burgess' fate with the team. Raiders | Burgess on the market? The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable has acknowledged the team might trade DE Derrick Burgess, who is unhappy with his contract, if the Raiders receive adequate compensation. Burgess heads into the final year of a deal that pays him a $2 million base salary this season. The Raiders have shown no interest so far in renegotiating or extending the contract. Raiders | Ellis to play defensive end The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis, who has previously played linebacker, will be a defensive end in the team's 4-3 scheme. Raiders | Ellis officially signed The Associated Press reports the Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent LB Greg Ellis (Cowboys). The sides completed the deal late Monday, June 15, when he signed the contract, CEO Amy Trask said. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Raiders | Garcia returns to field Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB Jeff Garcia returned to the practice field Tuesday, June 16, after missing two OTA sessions following the birth of his son. Raiders | Asomugha says Garcia pushing Russell SportsRadioInterviews.com reports Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha said during an interview with 790 the Zone in Atlanta that QB Jeff Garcia is eager to be the team's starting quarterback and that his presence has helped push QB JaMarcus Russell. "You know what, Jamarcus is the starter. He's the first pick of the draft a few years ago so of course he's going to be the starter but I don't see Jeff Garcia backing down," Asomugha said. "He wants to play, he wants to be on the field. It's great that JaMarcus has this person behind him that's as hungry as he is to get on the field and make plays. Now JaMarcus will be holding himself more accountable for a lot of things and develop the mental part, and hopefully develop more of the mental part to his game and be able to lead us that way on the field." Raiders | Ellis agrees to terms John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Oakland Raiders have agreed to a three-year deal with free-agent LB Greg Ellis (Cowboys). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Raiders | Robbins blames himself for Super Bowl loss ESPN.com reports former NFL C Barret Robbins said during a television interview that he blames himself for the Oakland Raiders' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII. Robbins said he was responsible for the pass-protection calls and also was key for the team's running attack. "I felt that if I had played that game, we had a lot better chance to win. I felt we would have been able to win that game. It was an extremely exhausting event and put me down as far as I probably ever had to go at that point in my life." Robbins is in a halfway house following court-mandated drug rehabilitation. Raiders | Unlikely to pursue Vick David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Raiders are unlikely to sign free-agent QB Michael Vick (Falcons). Raiders | Eugene injured Wednesday David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders FS Hiram Eugene (back) injured his back during practice Wednesday, June 10. Raiders | Barnes, Henderson splits reps Wednesday David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders OT Khalif Barnes and OT Mario Henderson split first-team snaps at left tackle during practice Wednesday, June 10. Raiders | Heyward-Bey practicing Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring) ran through drills with the wide receivers during practice Wednesday, June 10. Raiders | Walker not present at OTA Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker was not present at the team's organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. Raiders | Fargas not present at OTA Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas was not present at the team's organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. Raiders | Janikowski not present at OTA Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders PK Sebastian Janikowski was not present at the team's organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. Raiders | Lechler not present at OTA Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders P Shane Lechler was not present at the team's organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. Raiders | Garcia not present at OTA Wednesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB Jeff Garcia was not present at the team's organized team activity Wednesday, June 10. Raiders | Asomugha attends OTA Tuesday Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha was present for practice Tuesday, June 9, according to the team's Twitter page. Asomugha did not take part in the team's last OTA. Raiders | Frye signed David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Raiders have signed unrestricted free-agent QB Charlie Frye (Seahawks). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Raiders | Neal optimistic better days ahead Monte Poole, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Raiders FB Lorenzo Neal insists better days lie ahead for the team. The Raiders are 24-72 in the last six seasons. "I can honestly say - and I've been in a lot of places - that this team is doing a lot of the things that good teams I've been on were doing," Neal said. "What better place - especially with the odds stacked against you? Everyone is asking, Why? What's up with the Raiders? Why would you go to the Raiders?' Hey, the year before I went to Baltimore, they won five games. Last year, we were in the AFC championship game. Last year, people might have asked: 'Why Baltimore?'" Raiders | Alston has bulked up in offseason Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders LB Jon Alston, who finished last season at 214 pounds, said he has bulked up to 232 pounds. Raiders | Garcia misses practice Wednesday Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports Oakland Raiders QB Jeff Garcia did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 3, because of personal issues. Raiders | McFadden misses practice Wednesday Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 3, because of previous commitments. Raiders | Kelly misses practice Wednesday Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports Oakland Raiders DL Tommy Kelly did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 3, because of personal issues. Raiders | Murphy says playbook similar to college one Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports Oakland Raiders WR Louis Murphy said the Raiders' playbook is surprising similar to the one he used in college, but the terminology is challenging him. Raiders | Higgins, Schilens probably would be starters Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports Oakland Raiders WRs Johnnie Lee Higgins and Chaz Schilens probably would be the team's starters if the season started today. Raiders | Heyward-Bey expects to practice soon David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring) said he expects to return to practice next week. |
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