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2012 Minicamp, Day 2

Found June 14, 2012 on Thoughts from the Dark Side: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Denarius Moore,  Juron Criner,  Rod Streater,  Louis Murphy,  Darrius Heyward-Bey,  Jacoby Ford,  Richard Gordon,  Rolando McClain,  Miles Burris,  Aaron Curry,  Nathan Stupar,  Travis Goethel,  Kyle Boller,  Terrelle Pryor,  JaMarcus Russell,  Al Davis,  Travis Ivey,  Dave Tollefson,  Mike Mitchell,  Chaz Powell,  Taiwan Jones,  Tyvon Branch,  Aaron Henry,  Curtis Taylor
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders
Some quick hits from Wednesday's minicamp practice, the 2nd of 3:-There was a rookie that played on the first team offense in the stead of Denarius Moore, who injured his hamstring at Tuesday's practice.  The surprise was that the rookie that was elevated to first team wasn't OTA and minicamp standout Juron Criner, a 4th round draft pick, but rather UDFA WR Rod Streater.Streater has also had a fine offseason but hasn't made the same amount of amazing plays that Criner has.  Still, coach Allen felt that he had earned the right to replace Moore.  "He's earned the right to get the reps," Allen said. "He's done a nice job. He's a young guy. He's continuing to improve but he's obviously caught our eye enough to think he's earned the right to get a couple of first-team reps."Criner's offseason wasn't forgotten, either, as he ran with 2nd team.   Based on the offseason the two are having it's entirely possible that one...
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