Silver and Black Report

Raiders 2nd round pick, Lamarr Houston in action

SBReport.net photographer DeMarcus Davis was in camp at Alameda on Sunday taking shots of the Oakland Raiders as they wrapped up their three-day work weekend. Here are some observations he made of the Silver & Black in action:

• Jason Campbell was nearly picked off by safety Michael Huff. The former Redskins’ passer bounced back with out route on the money to Todd Watkins.
• Darrius Heyward-Bey continued with his solid start, trying to use his hands to catch tosses his way and not allowing the ball to tie him up, as he did last season letting the ball get into his body. Tom Cable has boasted about his growth, which has been substantial, but still not where it needs to be to justify his high first round draft status.
• JaMarcus Russell at one point made three-straight errant passes.
• RB Michael Bush “juked” the linebackers out of their cleats on a run after a catch. The offense barked afterwards.
• Rookie Travis Goethel saw action at middle linebacker.

WRAP-UP – Other notes from minicamp…

Lamarr Houston has attitude that will only inject energy into a defensive line that needs to play more aggressive. This weekend was a solid start to his career.

Russell wasn’t the only erratic passer on the field. Charlie Frye was also missing his targets, especially on deeper routes.

Rookie Walter McFadden showed he has potential to contribute right away on some plays. He needs more seasoning, but the athletic cornerback surely has a nose for the football.

Chaz Schilens and Louis Murphy missed action – Oakland’s best two wide receivers still.

Organized Team Activities (OTAs) will begin on May 18.

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Contact Author: Victor Cotto – SB Report Columnist