Jason Lacanforia is reporting the Raiders will have linebacker Lofa Tatupu signed in a matter of days .

  He also reports cornerback Kelvin Haden has narrowed it down to  either  Oakland or Chicago , though he believes , in the end , there's a real good chance Oakland lands him too .

  If correct on both points our defense will be in good shape , Mc Clain can learn allot from a guy like Tatupu.

  It was announced OG Smiley  decided there was nothing left in the tank  , and announced his retirement . This is the second offensive line addition this year that was found to be unfit for service , leaving Oakland in a precarious position . 

  Of around a dozen offensive linemen on our roster, eight have one year or less of experience , leaving Campbell in a tough spot . Without much left out there , and Langston Walker still undecided as to whether he should return or retire , Oakland may have to wait till rosters are trimmed to 53 before being able to find some help .

  With Ford , and Murphey out , we should get a good look at Moore , Hagan , Jackson , and Ausberry against Arizona this week .

  With Mcfadden out , and Bush just recently joining camp , we should get a real good look at Tiwan Jones if he's ready to go.

  It's time to snap the ball and see what these youngsters got . 

  Let's play some football!