Oakland Raiders: Training Camp News and Notes (7/31)

All systems are a go at Raiders camp. Here are a couple quick notes on some of the buzz going around camp:

- Some key injuries are giving some younger players an opportunity to show the coaching staff what they can do. Linebacker Aaron Curry is the PUP list and fourth-round rookie Miles Burris is filling his spot getting reps with the first-team defense. Also, cornerback Ron Bartell has a hamstring injury and Demarcus Van Dyke is filling in at that position. Head Coach Dennis Allen likes what he sees so far with both players filling in so this is only positive for the Raiders moving forward.

- Running back Darren McFadden looks healthy and is running well. The fact that he is running with speed and cut ability should bring some comfort to a team that is going to rely on him greatly this season.

- Head Coach Dennis Allen is putting an onus on his team about discipline. Oakland set an NFL record for most penalties with 163 last season and Allen is taking the necessary steps to make sure that mark does not get repeated. Hopefully there is noticeable improvement in that department on and off the field.

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