Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) runs from Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston (99) and linebacker Kamerion Wimbley (96) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Quarterback Carson Palmer is introduced after signing with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, after starter Jason Campbell broke his collarbone. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Raiders owner Al Davis (seen here), who died Saturday, carried on a long feud with Mike Shanahan, a former Raiders coach. But Shanahan, now with the Redskins, said, "I never met a guy that had more passion and worked harder than Al Davis." (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Dec. 26, 1998 file photo, Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis gives a thumbs-up to fans prior to the game with the Kansas City Chiefs, in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland Raiders announce Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, that longtime owner and Hall of Famer Davis has died. He was 82. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
FILE - In this Dec. 26, 1998 file photo, Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis gives a thumbs-up to fans prior to the game with the Kansas City Chiefs, in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland Raiders announced Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, that longtime owner and Hall of Famer Davis has died. He was 82. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
** FILE ** In this Friday, Aug. 22, 1987, file photo, Los Angeles Raiders Managing General Partner Al Davis discusses the agreement he has signed with the city of Irwindale, Calif., during a news conference in El Segundo, Calif. Davis, the Hall of Fame owner of the Oakland Raiders known for his rebellious spirit, has died. The team announced his death at age 82 on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor's five-game suspension has been upheld by the NFL. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
