The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Richardson came to the Raiders looking for another lease on NFL life. The Raiders have given him another opportunity, courtesy of a reported two-year, $3.9 million deal with another $4 million available through incentives. Richardson believes his potential can be realized in Oakland, which offers a chance at significant carries and a solid scheme fit. “In talking to [HC Jack Del Rio], he just said there is just a lot of opportunity out here. He said he isn’t going to promise me anything, but if I come in and work, I can be that bell cow.”

Diehards Line:Del Rio also impressed upon Richardson the importance of what could be his final shot. "Coach asked me this yesterday, he said, "Trent, how long have you been playing football?'" Richardson said. "I said, 'Coach, I’ve been playing since six years old.' He said, 'So, what would you do without football? At your age, what would you do without football?' It kind of hit me to where, 'Yeah, you’re right, Coach.' That’s something that you don’t expect, that you don’t hear from everybody. ..." Richardson believes he can be a starter on a team without one locked in. Latavius Murray finished the season strong and has the physical tools of a top-flight back, but Del Rio said a starting spot had to be earned. Based on everything we've seen to date, nobody should expect Richardson to do that until they see it with their own eyes.