While JaMarcus Russell has done little, if anything, to deserve a benefit of the doubt, it’s not entirely fair to make an issue out of being absent for the first day of the offseason workout program.
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Note: Wrote this on Sunday, putting it aside when the Raiders signed Kamerion Wimbley.

With the news that the Cleveland Browns have traded Brady Quinn to the Cleveland Browns for running back Peyton Hillis and a pair of draft picks, it pits the two quarterbacks rated as the prize catches of the 2007 draft against each other in the AFC West.
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The Raiders announced the signing of the Kamerion Wimbley trade on their Web site Sunday without giving the compensation.
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Adam Caplan of Scout.com is reporting the Raiders have traded for linebacker Kamerion Wimbley for an undisclosed draft pick.
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Turns out the local and national media weren’t the only ones surprised when Al Davis opened his checkbook for Javon Walker in 2008.
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Bruce Allen’s skin remains as thick as ever.
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T.O. a Raider?
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The speculation that defensive tackle Gerard Warren would be cut before he was due a sizable bonus payment has apparently become reality.
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Beat writer Steve Corkran reports the Raiders are represented by a single scout and none of the coaches at Cal’s Pro Day at Memorial Stadium.
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Running back Larry Johnson, who finished last season with the Cincinnati Bengals after wearing out his welcome with the Kansas City Chiefs, will visit the Raiders, according to Profootballtalk.com.
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