Silver and Black Report

Over the last two days at Napa, our on the site reporter has been able to snag some quotes from players and visitors at the Oakland Raiders training facility. First year Raider DeAngelo Hall and recently acquired Greg Wesley talked about the secondary; while Jake Grove summed up his chances at earning a starting nod. Jim Fassell also dropped in on an invite from head coach Lane Kiffin.

 DeAngelo Hall on Michael Huff…

 I like him. The place I trained at when I came out of college, Mike went there a couple of years later.

 

I got a chance to meet him when we were first coming out. I liked the guy then, I like the guy now. I can’t wait to get on the field with him, help him become a better player. And hopefully he can do the same for me.

 Jim Fassell on his visit…

 I came ‘cause Lane invited me to come. Very nice of him and I appreciate that. My son is here and I know all the people here.

Greg Wesley on his new home…

 That’s the NFL for yah. Guys switch teams all the time and I’m just looking forward to playing with the Raiders.

 On staying in the AFC west and his decision to stay within the division…

 No doubt, that was one of my reasons to making the choice of the Raiders.

 And also, with some of the transactions they made this year. Some of the players they got coming back. I feel that they will be a pretty good team this year.

 On what he will bring to the Raiders…

 I bring the physical part, tough part, everything. I’m going to try to make this an intimidating defense. 

Jake Grove on his chances of starting at center…

 I don’t know. I’m planning on starting, well see what happens. I feel if I go out there and do what I can do, then I don’t think it will be a problem, I think I’ll start.