By JASON JONES, Sacramento Bee

Raiders hold out hope for Cooper

One of the most endearing qualities about Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable is his optimism.
After all, Cable talks about the Raiders having a chance to win a Super Bowl despite six consecutive seasons of 11 losses or more.

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Raiders say they aren't selling - or leaving

The Oakland Raiders are worth $861 million, 31st amongst 32 NFL teams, according to figures compiled by Forbes Magazine last September.
But that doesn't mean the Raiders are looking to sell a portion of the franchise or move the team back to Los Angeles, team officials said Monday.

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Raiders' McFadden all business to start NFL career

NAPA, Calif. -- Darren McFadden didn't show up to Oakland Raiders training camp with an XBOX 360 and a copy of the video game "NCAA Football 09," which features his likeness on the cover.The fourth overall selection in the 2008 NFL draft isn't here to play games. The running back arrived from Arkansas ready to work and ask a lot of questions.

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McFadden coming to grips with problem

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders running backs coach Tom Rathman fumbled just seven times in a nine-year career at fullback that included 864 total rushes and receptions. Rookie running back Darren McFadden fumbled 23 times in three seasons at Arkansas.Guess what Rathman is going to be a stickler about with his prized pupil?

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Time will tell how McFadden fits in with Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Bo Jackson? Napoleon Kaufman? Marcus Allen?It's hard to say when the last time was the Oakland Raiders had an offensive backfield weapon comparable to Darren McFadden.After this weekend, it still might not be evident how much of an impact McFadden, the team's first-round draft pick last month, can have this season.

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Rice has faith in new protege Jackson

Jerry Rice's size wasn't an issue when he entered the NFL draft out of Mississippi Valley State in 1985. Scouts wanted to know if Rice could run from defenders.

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Sapp call is quits

More than 30 hours remained before the new year, but the cork to the rose-colored bottle of champagne at Warren Sapp's locker had been popped.

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Fargas' success for Raiders is no act

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Justin Fargas isn't the actor in his family. But the Oakland Raiders wouldn't mind an encore from him.

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