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All-Pro TE Gates returns to practice

San Diego Union-Tribune — Antonio Gates is practicing. The Chargers' All-Pro tight end is off the Physically Unable to Perform list and worked individual drills in Tuesday afternoon's practice. He is not working team drills and likely will slowly be worked back.
San Diego Chargers8 minutes ago

Kiffin plays it safe in his criticism of front office

San Francisco Chronicle — The Lane Kiffin campaign went on hiatus Tuesday. The Raiders' youthful head coach apparently decided to follow the advice he has been drilling into the team's youthful quarterback: Play it safe. Know when to say when. Don't risk a turnover in pursuit of a...
Oakland Raiders4 hours ago

Branch leads cast of 7 auditioning to return kicks

San Francisco Chronicle — The Raiders lined up all comers to try for their kick-returner job Tuesday. All that was missing was a carnival tent for their bag of amazing tricks. Tyvon Branch chased down footballs to make one-handed catches. Jonathan Holland turned his back to the ball...
Oakland Raiders4 hours ago

Though just a temp for Chiefs, Taylor hopes to make lasting impression

Kansas City Star — Herb Taylor is trying to absorb it all, feel his way around the way he did before he had eye surgery, hoping like crazy he’ll be perfect on game day.
Kansas City Chiefs8 hours ago

Broncos Moss, Crowder make progress

Rocky Mountian News — In a broadband world, Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder, to some, are working at dial-up speeds. he progress bar is moving but perhaps not fast enough for a segment of impatient Denver Broncos fans who want more in the short term from the team's top two picks in the 2007 draft.
Denver Broncos4 hours ago

Raiders: Branch leads cast of 7 auditioning to return kicks

San Francisco Chronicle — The Raiders lined up all comers to try for their kick-returner job Tuesday. All that was missing was a carnival tent for their bag of amazing tricks. Tyvon Branch chased down footballs to make one-handed catches. Jonathan Holland turned his back to the ball...
Oakland Raiders4 hours ago

Key for Raiders QB is minimizing mistakes

San Jose Mercury News — The Raiders used the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NFL draft on JaMarcus Russell because of his potential to make plays few other quarterbacks can make and to fill a years-long void.
Oakland Raiders4 hours ago

Chiefs camp buzz: Another shake-up in defensive lineup

Kansas City Star — Tank Tyler replaced Ron Edwards as a starting defensive tackle in practice, marking the second lineup change on the line and the third on the defense since the start of training camp.
Kansas City Chiefs4 hours ago

Chargers buses will run through the 2008 season

San Diego Union-Tribune — The Metropolitan Transit System announced Tuesday it will operate the Chargers Express bus service to all weekend home games at Qualcomm Stadium for the 2008 regular season.
San Diego Chargers4 hours ago

Raiders Blog: Russell doing a good job of protecting the football

Sacramento Bee — Bee staff writer Jason Jones is at Raiders headquarters in Alameda as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Read his blogs throughout the day at www.sacbee.com/raidersblog. Following are excerpts from Tuesday:
Oakland Raiders4 hours ago

Raiders QB fine with short passes

Sacramento Bee — ALAMEDA – Most of JaMarcus Russell's collegiate highlights showcased his strong right arm that could deliver the ball to any spot on the field. JOHN RUSSELL Associated Press Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell is accustomed to airing it out, but he has seen the light regarding the short passing game.
Oakland Raiders4 hours ago

Kiffin puts Russell on conservative course

Oakland Tribune — n Oakland coach wants to keep the second-year quarterback's mistakes at a minimum
Oakland Raiders4 hours ago

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