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Mini dramas: three days with the Raiders reveal that minicamp is as much about personal goals and dreams as it is about practice reps and position meetings.(NFL)
We don't cover decoys," Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha sneers to tight end and teammate James Adkisson as the two trot off the field. Adkisson having just biffed on a pass in the end zone. "You ain't gonna catch it: we ain't gonna cover you."
Adkisson's foul-up is not for lack of effort. During a passing drill later that afternoon, he momentarily leaves the receiving line to puke his guts out at midfield.
In a full-squad red zone drill, the action--physical and verbal--comes in rapid bursts. Co-offensive line coach Irv Eatman exhorts tackle Chad Slaughter. "Hit the first damn thing you see!" Backup quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo rolls right to ...
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