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The Raiders for sure need some players to step up and make plays in the passing game, and one player that NFL.com reports is doing that so far is rookie Louis Murphy:

Steve Wyche, from NFL.com, reports Raiders head coach Tom Cable is really impressed with what he’s seen from rookie WR Louis Murphy. “He’s probably the surprise of our (rookie) class,” Cable said of Murphy. “He has all the makings to be a very special football player at this level mainly because he was impressive on a daily basis.

PFT.com reports that the Raiders are looking to move DT Terdell Sands. Here’s the story that broke earlier today about the possible move:

Per a league source, the Raiders have been shopping defensive tackle Terdell Sands.

The problem? A $1 million roster bonus, the trigger date for which has been moved at least once during the offseason. (Most recently, the deadline was nudged on June 23, from June 24 to July 3.)

At last count, the roster bonus is due today, and that means that unless they have moved the due date again, they’ll owe him the full amount if he was still on the roster as of 4:00 p.m. EDT.

Sands, signed as a free agent in 2003, is (was) signed through 2010. He appeared in every game last season, with no starts. The prior year, he started eleven games.

Sands played for the Chiefs in 2003 and the Packers in 2001, where he entered the league as a seventh-round draft pick. He was out of football in 2002.

Ok Raider fan, do you want QB JaMarcus Russell throwing to Plaxico Burress in the 2009 season? It’s worth thinking about, as Burress could fill a void on the roster if he’s allowed to play this season. Scout.com reports that Burress could be worth the risk for the Silver and Black:

There are many reasons for the Raiders to stay clear of Plaxico Burress. Yet there are equally compelling arguments why it would make sense for Al Davis and company to take a risk on the talented but troubled wide receiver. … In Oakland, he would become the unquestioned No. 1 receiver on a unit that is comprised mostly of young and unproven talent.

What do you think?

Let’s just say that we get a lot of emails here at Raiders Gab from die hard fans, and this one caught our interest - enjoy

Pete Prisco of CBSSportsline.com has come out with his annual list of the Top 50 NFL players, and the Raiders have one player on the list, the number eight overall. Here’s the Raider on the list:

8. Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, Raiders: Nobody throws at him. That’s the ultimate sign of respect. He’s finally getting some now.

The National Football Post is throwing it out there again that the Raiders should have some extreme concern about QB JaMarcus Russell:

The work ethic of quarterback JaMarcus Russell is still being questioned by many who have worked with him in the past and are working with him now. After he issued a call to his teammates to practice and finish the OTA days strong, he then disappeared and was AWOL on the last day. Russell must learn that talent alone is not going to make him successful.

The Radiers official site has announced a sponsorship with AirAsia:

The Oakland Raiders will announce an unprecedented sponsorship with AirAsia, the largest low-fare airline in Asia. The Raiders, long recognized as the organization that helps further football’s popularity worldwide, will team up with AirAsia to serve and expand the franchises’ global fan base. AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia, services the most extensive network with 122 routes covering more than 65 destinations.

Raider left tackle Mario Henderson has taken a big step forward off the field in his NFL career, signing on with super agent Drew Rosenhaus. The agent broke the news on Monday on his personal Twitter page.

Henderson was a third-round pick in 2007, and played well after taking over for Kwame Harris for the final three games of last season. Henderson didn’t give up a sack as a starter, and should be back at the spot in the 2009 season.

ProFootballWeekly.com reports that the Raiders may look to dump safety Michael Huff:

Sources say Al Davis is willing to cut maligned Raiders S Michael Huff if he doesn’t show improvement in the near future. Huff, the team’s 2006 first-round pick (seventh overall), has been working at strong safety during OTAs and minicamps, and we hear he’s likely to be released if he doesn’t earn a starting spot. The 26-year-old has been a major disappointment and was demoted from the starting lineup to the bench midway through last season. He has yet to show signs of figuring things out this offseason.

According to un-named sources, Oakland Raider Owner ( and world’s oldest man since Moses and Skeletor stand-in ) Al Davis is planning on beefing up the Raiders QB squad in the very near future by resigning troubled former Raider QB Todd Marinovich.  Reached via carrier pigeon at an undisclosed location under an un-named bridge, Marinovich replied “huh?? what?? do you have any change? ”  Other reports have Skeletor - errr - Mr Davis considering also signing now bankrupt former Cleveland QB Bernie Kosar.  Also being considered is 81 year old former Raider George Blanda.  Said Davis of the pending signings ” Lane Kiffin is a liar and won’t get one red cent from me!!”   If the Raiders go ahead and sign Marinovich, Kosar, and Blanda, the Raiders will have a total of 9 QB’s competing for the starting  position including JaMarcus Russell, Jeff Garcia, Bruce Gradkowski, AndrewWalter, Danny Southwick, and Charlie Frye.   In other Raider QB news, the team announced that Jeff Garcia is listed as “permanently probable” with a calf injury.  Stay tuned to RaidersGab for developing stories..