Oakland

REPORT DATES: Rookies July 24th, Veterans July 24th

SITE: Napa Valley Marriott, Napa Valley, CA

CAMP OBJECTIVES: Most of the fan and media focus in Raiders camp will be on the quarterback position, where Aaron Brooks (Saints) and second-year pro Andrew Walter are competing to replace Kerry Collins. But new head coach Art Shell is likely to be just as concerned about the defensive side of the football, where the Raiders struggled mightily last season. The system will switch full-time to a 4-3 this season, and the linebacker position, where rookie Thomas Howard (UTEP) is expected to step into a lineup that includes second-year pro Kirk Morrison on the strong side and the underrated Danny Clark in the middle, will be a particular focal point. First-round draft choice Michael Huff (Texas) will be expected to lead a secondary that is now without Charles Woodson (Packers), and should settle into the strong safety slot. Elsewhere in the secondary, young corners Nnamdi Asomugha and Fabian Washington will have to prove that they can be consistent. Other than quarterback, the biggest offensive concern is up front, where rookie tackle Paul McQuistan (Weber State) has a chance to join an already-young starting group.