NAPA -- Raiders protection Mike Mitchell is aware of he has a name for being a bit of overly enthusiastic.

He hears approximately it from offensive coordinator Greg Knapp whenever he sizes up a quarterback.

"He shall we different men cross tag the quarterback, does not say anything," Mitchell stated. "I AM GETTING inside of 3 yards and it's, 'Stay clear of the quarterback!' "

Playing with out ache for the primary time considering the fact that his 2nd season, the fourth-year protection is having the time of his existence within the new safety put in by tutor Dennis Allen and protective coordinator Jason Tarver.

With Tyvon Department sitting out apply Friday as a result of again spasms, Mitchell labored with the primary workforce. His presence was felt on a deflected interception and on a success on tight finish Brandon Myers that led to Myers leaving the sector on account of a shoulder injury.

Mitchell felt dangerous in regards to the damage -- "I simply roughly fell on his arm slightly" -- however is worked up with how he's playing.

"In my 2d year, I performed neatly. I USED TO BE wholesome. I AM wholesome this year," Mitchell mentioned. "I WILL play football, man."

Mitchell were given a lecture from Allen following his interception for slicing inside of at the go back in place of taking the ball to the numbers, however Allen has favored what he has seen.

"You search for men that once they stroll off the follow box otherwise you have a look at a tradition tape, you spot one thing and say, 'Hey, the man made a play today,' "a distant Allen mentioned. "HE IS performed that

a couple of instances this camp. I AM happy the place he is at. I AM looking ahead to looking at him play in opposition to someone else and notice how he does."

Mitchell is familiar with the trade sufficient to grasp he's taking part in for a roster spot at the same time as believing he will also be one of the vital best safeties within the NFL. Enjoying in opposition to Dallas on Monday night time manner Mitchell's personal offensive coaches could be rooting for him as opposed to worrying approximately him.

"They're going to allow the chains off Monday night," Mitchell stated. "I CANNOT wait, as a result of no person goes to be telling me to do this, that and the opposite. The chains are off, and that i can simply get to move play ball."

  • Weakside linebacker Aaron Curry went to peer a consultant in La approximately his sore knees. Curry has remained at the bodily not able to accomplish record considering camp began. His offseason integrated stem cellular phone treatment on his knees, in line with CSN Bay Area.

    "He'll cross down, and we're going to permit him get mainly a 2nd opinion and notice if we won't do one thing to get him better," Allen said.

  • Myers did not end apply after the hit from Mitchell after which left the sphere space with a member of the educational staff, indicating he almost certainly could be getting an X-ray.

    Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey left follow early as a result of a sore knee, and offensive take on Zach Hurd left after taking a blow to the top. Protecting finish Richard Seymour overlooked his fourth consecutive follow on account of a sore knee.

    Allen was ready phrase on Myers however did not assume the others have been serious.

  • Operating again Mike Goodson was a tradition spectator as he recovers from a neck harm sustained Tuesday.

    "Right now it is just a bit ache left in my neck, almost like having a crick to your neck whilst you get up within the morning," Goodson mentioned. "SOMEWHAT extra severe than that, however that is just about it."

  • There are not any plans to inform the media and even avid gamers approximately how taking part in time may be parceled out Monday.

    "I suppose a large number of instances while you inform them, 'Hey you will play one quarter, you will play 10 snaps, regardless of the case would possibly be, there is a bit of a psychological letdown, and that i are not looking for that," Allen said.

  • Backup kicker Eddy Carmona struck the left upright 3 times and the suitable upright as soon as in a span of 5 kicks, drawing howls from the avid gamers at the sideline at the ultimate one.

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