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Byline: Samuel Chi
ALAMEDA
When Trace Armstrong trudged off the Network Associates Coliseum field in January, the first thought on his mind wasn't to switch sides.
But two months later, he did exactly that.
Armstrong didn't decide to join the Raiders immediately after his Miami Dolphins were bludgeoned 27-0 in an AFC divisional playoff game. But after spending another game observing Jon Gruden and Co. at work, he was sold.
"I didn't think about it until when I got to the Pro Bowl," Armstrong said. "I was really lucky to play for the Raiders coaching staff_that got the process started. When it comes to good places to play in this league, it's a short list. You …