SI's Best Shots From Raiders Camp

SI Staff | Aug 5, 2009

SI's Best Shots From Raiders Camp /

SI's Best Shots From Raiders Camp

JaMarcus Russell

JaMarcus Russell and the Oakland Raiders opened training camp last week in Napa Valley.

Darrius Heyward-Bey

First-round draft pick Darrius Heyward-Bey has the chance to make an immediate impact for Oakland.

The Raiders are looking to improve on last season's 5-11 record.

Jeff Garcia

While Russell is assumed to be starting at QB this year, Jeff Garcia said last week he wants to win the starting job.

JaMarcus Russell and Jeff Garcia

With Russell and Garcia holding down the fort, the Raiders released backup quarterback Andrew Walter last Thursday. He was signed by the Patriots on Tuesday.

The Raiders began contact drills on Monday after a week of non-contact practice.

Jeff Garcia

Garcia comes to the Raiders, his sixth team in seven years, from Tampa Bay.

Jeff Garcia

When up against the Raiders last season, Garcia threw 257 yards but Tampa Bay lost.

In the offseason, Tom Cable had his interim tag removed. Cable replaced Lane Kiffin after a dramatic breakup between the Raiders and their former coach.

JaMarcus Russell

The Raiders finished third in the AFC West last season.

JaMarcus Russell

Their time to prove they're a new team begins Aug. 13, when Tony Romo (sans Jessica Simpson) and the Cowboys travel to Oakland for a preseason game.

JaMarcus Russell

Russell finished last season with 13 touchdowns, eight interceptions and 2,423 yards.

JaMarcus Russell and Jeff Garcia

Tom Cable said he expects Russell to start at QB but wouldn't rule Garcia out of the running.

Published Aug 5, 2009

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