Oakland Raiders 01/02/2007 9:36 AMThe Contra Costa Times reports the Raiders coaching staff is eligible to coach the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., by virtue of the team's last-place finish in the AFC. HC Art Shell said he isn't sure if the Raiders will accept the offer. The Raiders coached the Senior Bowl in 2005.Read more
Oakland Raiders 01/02/2007 9:32 AMThe Contra Costa Times reports DT Terdell Sands is among the Raiders' soon-to-be free agents the team is in the midst of attempting to sign to extensions.Read more
Baltimore Ravens 01/02/2007 9:28 AMGeorgiadogs.com reports University of Georgia junior DE Charles Johnson of Hawkinsville and junior RB Danny Ware of Rockmart will declare for the NFL draft passing up their final year of eligibility at UGA, according to an announcement Monday by Bulldog HC Mark Richt. "I met with each of them individually on Monday and we had a good discussion," said Richt. "They both felt that considering all the factors involved, the best decision was to enter the draft this year. Both indicated to me how much they appreciated the opportunity to play at Georgia and the experience they had while in Athens. Charles and Danny are within reach of graduation and I certainly indicated to them the hope they would finish their degrees. In the final analysis we always want what's best for each player and in these two cases, both were confident this was the right decision. Of course, we wish them the very best and appreciate their contributions to the Georgia program. They will always be part of our Bulldog family." Richt said he would probably talk to junior CB Paul Oliver later in the week regarding his decision-making process on whether to enter the draft early.Read more
Baltimore Ravens 01/02/2007 9:25 AMESPN.com reports Miami Hurricanes TE Greg Olsen plans to skip his senior season and turn pro, his new agent said Monday. Agent Drew Rosenhaus announced Olsen's decision one day after the Hurricanes completed their season by beating Nevada 21-20 in the MPC Computers Bowl. Olsen is projected by some as the top tight end in the NFL draft, and as a possible first- or second-round pick. He'll work out at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis in February, Rosenhaus said.Read more
