Both Sparano and QB Derek Carr are high on new WR Kenbrell Thompkins. "Big kid that can run" and "hard worker who wants to know everything"
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) October 9, 2014
As for Denarius Moore, #Raiders need playmakers ... and he was one a couple years back. Why not give him clean slate? Olson needs to as well
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) October 9, 2014
Sio Moore back at practice after missing last two games. Jamar Chaney (51) Ray-Ray Armstrong working with LBs.
— Jerry McDonald (@Jerrymcd) October 8, 2014
#Raiders cornerback DJ Hayden worked with a team athletic trainer off to the side today. He is eligible to return to practice next week.
— Steve Corkran (@CorkOnTheNFL) October 8, 2014
Nick Roach played every defensive snap for #Raiders in 2013. He didn't play at all in any of Oakland's four regular-season games this season
— Steve Corkran (@CorkOnTheNFL) October 8, 2014
Raiders coach Tony Sparano told QB Derek Carr that, "We don't have time for you to be a rookie right now."
— Steve Corkran (@CorkOnTheNFL) October 9, 2014
DJ Hayden doing some significant side work today. Cutting, making clean breaks on the ball, etc. He’s eligible to practice next week.
— Scott Bair (@BairNBCS) October 8, 2014
Carr said he won't wear a knee brace, and is going to do whatever it takes to play, as we've heard he will all week.
— Scott Bair (@BairNBCS) October 9, 2014
#Raiders Sparano said he told Carr this is his team now in first meeting as player-coach
— Bill Williamson (@BWilliamsonNFL) October 9, 2014
Nick Roach done for season as #Raiders place him on IR after concussion Aug. 22.
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) October 8, 2014
Carr on how he's been doing/his progress: "we just get graded on wins, so not too good obviously." #Raiders
— Fallon (@FallonSmithTV) October 9, 2014
After missing Monday w/ a "strain" ... FB Marcel Reece back at practice today. #Raiders
— Fallon (@FallonSmithTV) October 8, 2014
Tony Sparano: Derek Carr is wise beyond his years. He's the leader of this team and just because it says rookie he needs to be vocal leader
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) October 9, 2014
