Flip_Side Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 NAPA, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2006) -- Oakland Raiders coach Art Shell expects disgruntled wide receiver Jerry Porter to play against the Minnesota Vikings. Porter, who led the Raiders with a career-high 76 receptions last year, didn't play against Philadelphia in the Hall of Fame game last week because of a calf injury. Shell said trainer Rod Martin expects Porter to be able to go. "If he's ready to play, he'll play," Shell said. The 6-foot-2-inch, 220-pound Porter has had the calf injury for much of training camp and only recently returned to practice full time. But since returning, Porter -- who hasn't spoken with Shell since an offseason disagreement over conditioning -- hasn't spent any time with the first-team offense. Instead, he's practiced with the backups while Randy Moss, Doug Gabriel and Alvis Whitted take reps with the starters. Earlier this week, Porter made a nice catch during a scrimmage drill, prompting teammate Jarrod Cooper to joke from the sideline, "Hey Porter, why can't you do that with the (starters)?" Porter chuckled out loud and responded, "I'm not with the (starters)." Shell was noncommittal about whether Porter would play with Oakland's starting offense at any time against the Vikings. "He'll play," Shell said. "He'll play. If he's ready to play, he'll play." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 hopefully he shows something.... but then again I consider who the QB is and...meh... and I hope CTaylor puts on a decent showing in the 1st quarter... but then again...all we'll hear is "look who they played" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Yep I'd like to see Brooks actually do something good tonight. I personally think he can do good things in that offense, even though most you guys don't. I also want to see how C.Taylor runs the ball, I know he won't get many carries but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Yep I'd like to see Brooks actually do something good tonight. I personally think he can do good things in that offense, even though most you guys don't. I also want to see how C.Taylor runs the ball, I know he won't get many carries but still. as long as he shows some flash catching the ball...even once..that's all I need... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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