SI's Best Shots From Raiders Camp

SI's Best Shots From Raiders Camp

JaMarcus Russell

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

Darrius Heyward-Bey

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

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

Jeff Garcia

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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

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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.

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

Jeff Garcia

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

Jeff Garcia

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

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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

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The Raiders finished third in the AFC West last season.

JaMarcus Russell

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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

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

JaMarcus Russell and Jeff Garcia

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