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Marquel Lee stepping into Raiders' black hole at middle linebacker

NAPA, Calif. -- Sure, the Oakland Raiders have a combined 28 seasons playing inside linebacker in the NFL on the sidelines in general manager Reggie McKenzie, coach Jack Del Rio and defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.

But the two guys playing first-team middle linebacker for the Raiders through the first four practices of training camp have a combined zero NFL snaps at the position in practice-squad graduate Tyrell Adams and rookie Marquel Lee.

Zero.

"I guess maybe I can talk Reggie out of retirement," said a chagrined Del Rio after practice on Tuesday.