The Facts: On Tuesday, Porter spelled it out succinctly. He and Art Shell aren't on the same page. Porter wants to be traded. "Yes. Absolutely. I've told them that," Porter said on the team's first day of practice at training camp. Which, coincidentally, did not include Porter during the afternoon workout because of what Shell described as a strained calf muscle.

Diehards Line:As previously noted on this site, Porter and Shell have had problems from the outset. This after Porter told his new boss he didn't "like the way things are going around here. ..." Meanwhile, as Profootballtalk.com first reported last night, the Raiders are actively trying to grant Porter's wish. Teams that might be interested include the Eagles, Packers, Bears, Patriots, Jaguars, Saints, and 49ers. ... More as developments warrant.