Why did the Raiders release long snapper and center Adam Treu? Word has it that Treu -- an acknowledged team leader and very personable player -- did not get off on the "right foot" with coach Lane Kiffin's staff. He was cut loose despite being a personal favorite of owner Al Davis.

Remember this day. Treu, 33, will not be the last older player to be waived. Numerous NFL sources have suggested Kiffin, 32, wants to rid the team of players who are close to his age or older.

Kiffin, sources say, doesn't want players with influence who might threaten his authority.

So team leaders such as fullback Zack Crockett, 34, and -- yes, believe it -- defensive tackle Warren Sapp, 34, are in big trouble. Even if Sapp, who admirably dropped 49 pounds in six months, comes to camp looking like a Pro Bowler, he's probably wasting his time.

Treu - the fact the team still has 14 lineman on the roster, with three guys capable of longsnapping and all of whom younger than him probably has nothing to do with it ...

Crockett - the team added Justin Griffith in the offseason, he is younger, faster, just a better player, why keeping Crockett and his salary?

Sapp - why in the world should he be released ? because last year he had his best season since 2000 (nearly 50 tackles, 10 sacks) ?? he comes in 50 pounds lighter and takes his rejenuvated body to another team ??? Kiffin is young but not dumb so Sapp isnt going anywhere ...

and whats the deal with the signing of Darius ? didnt know Kiffin about his age ??

no sources, quotes or names - nothing but speculation which we are all too familiar with when hearing the name of Nancy Gay ...

You say "they don't care why should I,"

But you were great back in your prime

Traffic cops and drugs, and end zone mooning,

Those years are in my mind, they ended too soon



Oh Randy,

Now that you're here in Oakland you're tankin',

Wish we'd send you away.

Oh Randy,

When I think of the coin that you're bankin',

Really need you to play,

Oh Randy.