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The Oakland Tribune reports that the Raiders will sign quarterback Daunte Culpepper, citing an unnamed source.

A league source tells us that the move is "very, very likely," but not quite yet a 100-percent certainty. If/when a deal gets done, is expected to be a one-year contract.

Culpepper worked out for a Raiders scout in Florida on Monday, and then commenced discussions on a contract. Peter King of SI.com recently reported that Culpepper previously turned down a three-year, $15 million offer from the Jaguars.

Culpepper has since been flown to Oakland for another look-see. If healthy (and plenty of league insiders are convinced that he isn't), Culpepper could be the starter while JaMarcus Russell gets acclimated. Then, Culpepper could go elsewhere in 2008, and Russell could take over the offense.

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[john255]

honostly in my opnion i would think hes to much of a liability issue to me

[Lefty Noob]

I hear that Culpepper did indeed sign a one year deal with Oakland. Good move. Solid backup to Russell - if the LSU grad ever gets into camp, that is.

[bears9]

This is great for Oakland he can start now and if he sucks JaMarcuss Russel can jump in for him. But the bigger deal is he is just an older version of Russell which means he can help teach Russell how to be a NFL QB in that body. Great move by Oakland.

[Bette]

I think I heard McCowan is the starter. Bet Culpepper takes over very quickly.

[Nuke]

Only the Raiders! They find it more important to sign a washed up Culpepper than the #1 pick in the draft and their future. Al Davis just thinks that he's too much of a Hell's Angel and believes in that Raider tough guy hype but nobody else seems to as they will go 4-12 and records like that for a few seasons if they don't get their priorities straight soon.