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Tomorrow's paper story is about Raiders rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey taking a leap forward with a reaching-back catch at practice Wednesday.

The Chiefs have even moved Dorsey to DE and we know that is not his position. I'm sure he would love the change of scenery as well as the change back to DT.

The Oakland Raiders drafted Brandon Myers to help ease the blocking workload of fellow tight end Zach Miller, but halfway through the preseason it's been the rookie's pass-catching skills that have stood out most.

The Oakland Raiders drafted Brandon Myers to help ease the blocking workload of fellow tight end Zach Miller, but halfway through the preseason it's been the rookie's pass-catching skills that have stood out most.

Rookie wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey shook off an early drop and turned in, perhaps, the best practice of his young NFL career Wednesday.

The Oakland Raiders drafted Brandon Myers to help ease the blocking workload of fellow tight end Zach Miller, but halfway through the preseason it's been the rookie's pass-catching skills that have stood out most.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at 3:31 pm in Oakland Raiders .

Sanjay Lal says working for the Raiders is his dream job. He maintains that view even though some might regard his situation - replacing Pro Football Hall of Famer James Lofton and inheriting the NFL's least-productive receiving corps - a nightmare.

Today marked the third padded practice for The Oakland Raiders. There was an incredible sense of excitement and enthusiasm here at the Napa training facility as the team advanced through the early stages of training camp.

Today marked the third padded practice for The Oakland Raiders. There was an incredible sense of excitement and enthusiasm here at the Napa training facility as the team advanced through the early stages of training camp.

Today marked the third padded practice for The Oakland Raiders. There was an incredible sense of excitement and enthusiasm here at the Napa training facility as the team advanced through the early stages of training camp.

Exactly one year ago Friday, Javon Walker went in to see Al Davis and told the Oakland Raiders owner he wanted to retire just months after signing a $55 million contract.

Mike Rice offers up a transcript of an interview he had with Knowshon Moreno. This has nothing to do with how good of a choice he was or what type of back he'll turn into, but you can't read/listen to this kid and not be impressed.

Although this is from the fantasy-football angle, Michael Fabiani looks at a few players whose contracts are in their final years , including the top QB-WR combinations for both the Broncos and Dolts .

The first of two Saturday practices are done, here are some quick hits and observations before coach Tom Cable speaks to us at 2 p.m. No.