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ESPN Honolulu was kind enough to have me on Sports Animals. Here is the audio. [powerpress]

Preseason is not a time to worry about wins and losses. The coaches aren't worried about wins because too often a score is the result of little to no game planning. The coaches will go back and evaluate every player in the film room, but only a few fans even watch a preseason game more than once. Tom Cable has stated the offensive problems in last week's preseason game were minor things that can be tweaked. That theory will be put to the test today in Chicago. So what should the fans be looking for in the second preseason game of 2010? Since this will be the first action of the season for Bruce Gradkowski, Jacoby Ford and Colt Brennan this will be the first chance the coaches and fans have to evaluate their performance and progression. The poor showing from Jason Campbell and the receivers in last Thursday's preseason win over Dallas will likely bring a more critical eyes to both groups. Darrius Heyward-Bey has missed nearly the entire week worth of practice due to fatigue....

Today at 7:15 p.m. Pacific Time, I'll be joining the Sports Animals on ESPN 1420 Honolulu, Hawaii to talk Colt Brennan and possibly Samson Satele. Tune In! Satele and Brennan played together at the University of Hawai'i during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Satele attending from 2002-2006 and Brennan from 2005-2007. Brennan was added as a fifth quarterback because Bruce Gradkowski has a groin injury and Charlie Frye has an injured wrist. Brennan should see time in the preseason game on Thursday with the third string offense. The third quarterback position is up for grabs, but Brennan would have to beat out front-runner Kyle Boller and last year's third quarterback Charlie Frye. If Brennan doesn't make the team, the extra NFL game tape gives him a better chance to catch on with another team or in the UFL.

Wide-receiver Jonathan Holland was waived/injured to make roster space for quarterback Colt Brennan, the team announced. Yet again demonstrating how a minor injury can spell the end of a dream for players on the back end of the roster. Holland will likely clear waivers and there is good possibility he will sign back with the team once that process is completed.

Colt Brennan was signed as a camp arm. The Raiders did not immediately announce a roster move to clear space for him. Brennan reunites with his Samson Satele, his center from the University of Hawaii. Brennan was cut last weak by the Washington Redskins.