Oakland Raiders 2011 NFL Lockout Player Practice Notes

by Rich Langford on May 24, 2011 1:13 PM PDT

This is fantastic! Despite the 2011 NFL lockout there is actually Oakland Raiders football to report on! I haven't found a lot of information yet. I will post more as an update here, or in its own post if enough comes out, and add anything in the comments if y'all see or hear anything. The first thing is that there was strong participation.

Jerry McDonald let us know. via information he got from correspondent Ben Beitzel, that 34 players were in attendance. Among the 34 rookies Stefen Wisniewski, DeMarcus Van Dyke and Richard Gordon were in attendance. It's great to see Wisniewski out there. This line is going to need as much time as possible to get its work in, and Wisniewski—as the center—is going to be the guy that needs to get them all on the same page.

It was also reported by McDonald that Bruce Campbell was still practicing exclusively on the right side. The way it was said led me to believe it was just right guard, but that was a little unclear.

LaMarr Houston was apparently not among the 34 to make it.

Houston's Twitter (solo_dolo_9s):

man im missin work outs cuz my luggage still aint here im heated

I am not sure I'd want to be the person telling Houston I didn't know where his luggage was.

All reports from Twitter were unsurprisingly positive.

From Jason Campbell's Twitter (@Jcampbell8):

Today was a great work day with the teammates, feel like the guys are getting a lot out of it. Guys were really tuned in.

Nick Miller's Twitter (NickMiller89):

Day number 1 in the books... we out here killin it in Atlanta feels good to be working with the fellas again

I also saw tweets from Tyvon Branch, Darren McFadden, Jacoby Ford and Marcel Reece that indicated they were at the workout.

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It's good to see the camaraderie growing with these guys

I’m sick of thinking about the A’s losing streak, so it is encouraging to hear about what transpires from Hotlanta. With Wiz not under cotract, let’s hope he doesn’t do something that would jeopardize his playing or his contract. Still, he strikes me as a guy who is not living in fear of getting hurt, rather, he’s ready to assume “QB of the offensive line” role which will only help his rapport with Jason.

Nick Miller disappointed me last season, I expected more from him, I assume this can only help, maybe not so much from the coaches eyes but from his teammates.
FIRE GEREN NOW!

"I've been accused of using too many words...I suppose that's like accusing Mozart of using too many notes." Bill King

by Gerard on May 24, 2011 1:43 PM PDT reply actions

I'm there with you on the camaraderie

guys are going to work harder if they are working for each other and themselves rather than just because their boss is telling him to.

Richard Seymour is ours, and you can't have him.

by Rich Langford on May 24, 2011 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Fire Geren!!!!

I also hope Wiz doesn’t get hurt but I love how he’s out there getting some practice time with his teammates.

Oh and can we also sit Barton & bring up Carter to play 1st base.

by R.P. on May 24, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Looks like they are placing Bruce Campbell at right tackle

Here’s a link to a write-up on the workouts:

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_18129897

"I’m back to my first love – the Oakland Raiders and working with the Offensive Line. I’m a Raider for life." -- Steve Wisniewski

by S Jay Bruin on May 24, 2011 2:38 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks for posting that article.

I wonder if Bruce was just filling in there or if that is an actual possibility. I personally see him at right Guard but if he can become a solid RT that would be fine with me. I am happy to hear that 3 rookies showed up since they haven’t signed their contracts that shows that they really want to start off well and compete right away. I can’t wait to hear more about this.

by Trho14 on May 24, 2011 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions