"Defensive end Derrick Burgess arrived first, at 1:55 p.m. From there, it was a steady stream of sport utility vehicles, luxury cars and even a bus for the next three hours or so, until almost all of the 80 players on the Raiders' roster reported in time for training camp.

Meanwhile, coach Lane Kiffin holed up somewhere in the heart of the Napa Valley Marriott, checking off names and making sure he has a full complement of players for today's first practice.

To that end, Wednesday's proceedings were a rousing success, with everyone expected in camp on time present and accounted for.

As an added bonus, word came down Wednesday evening that veteran cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has opted against a holdout and intends to be here this morning.

Two people close to the situation confirmed Asomugha's sudden change of plans. In part, they said, Asomugha reversed field once it became apparent he wouldn't get assurance from the Raiders that they wouldn't again place the franchise tag on him next season.

The Raiders made Asomugha their exclusive franchise player in February, a designation that guarantees him $9.765 million for this season. That figure would jump by 20 percent if the Raiders go the same route next season.

Asomugha's agent, Steve Baker, could not be reached for comment. Kiffin was unavailable to the media. No Raiders official had any comment."