<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>JaMarcus Russell-QB-Player Apr. 19 - 11:30 am et Oakland has reportedly begun contract negotiations with both Georgia Tech wideout Calvin Johnson and LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell.Standard operating procedure (Houston did the same with Reggie Bush and Mario Williams a year ago), but any hitch in talks could impact which way the Raiders lean if they're on the fence like most believe they are.Source: Profootballtalk.com</div>
