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Oakland Raiders notebook: Hue Jackson leaves himself open to some good-natured ridicule from his players

Part of Raiders coach Hue Jackson’s plan to build a bully has apparently included regular visits to a Bay Area salon to have a manicure and pedicure.

A feature in ESPN The Magazine included a photo of Jackson relaxing in a recliner, his left foot submerged in a warm bath, his right foot being worked on by a nail care professional.

Jackson wears a look of contentment and has a gossip magazine on his lap, while two women receiving pedicures are chatting in chairs nearby.

Another photo shows Jackson getting the fingernails on his right hand manicured, his left hand soaking in a bowl.

The magazine went on newsstands Friday, but players and media members had already found Internet versions before practice started.

One player wanted to know if this was any way to build a bully, which has been Jackson’s mantra since training camp in his attempt to build a physical team.

“I have taken it today,” Jackson said when a reporter asked to see his nails. “That got out pretty fast.”

The magazine article described Jackson’s manicures and pedicures as part of his regular routine, as well as reading the gossip magazines, and something he does to relax. Jackson joked that it was a “team building” exercise.

As part of the Raiders’ routine in the weekly Saturday meeting, Jackson often singles out a player for some good-natured ridicule, whether it is through relaying a story or finding an old picture or video.

Plans were in the

works for some retribution to go down Saturday.

“He busts us all the time, so don’t think we’re not going to take our shot,” punter Shane Lechler said.

  • Chances are good wide receiver Denarius Moore will play against Detroit on Sunday, although it’s yet to be determined if he’ll start or how many snaps he’ll get. He practiced for the third straight day but wasn’t sure of his role and was listed as questionable. Moore has missed three games with a foot injury.

    “There’s no telling, that’s something we’re taking day by day,” Moore said. “I think (Jackson is) going to test me, see where I am, see how far I can really just go out there and play. (It’s) just something to get a feel for first.”

    Moore’s presence as a playmaker could bring an extra man out of the box, as opponents have loaded up on running back Michael Bush over the past three games, limiting him to 2.9 yards per carry.

    “To have him back in the lineup gives you an added tool, hopefully to play at a more successful level,” offensive coordinator Al Saunders said of Moore. “He’s a special young man, and we’re real glad to have him back.”

    Moore did not return punts in practice, although Jackson didn’t rule out using him in that role depending on the situation.

  • Saunders and Detroit defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham have been friends for more than 30 years, working together for the first time in the late 1970s at Cal and working on the same staffs with the San Diego Chargers in the mid- to late-’80s and the Kansas City Chiefs in the ’90s and early 2000s.

    Saunders hired Cunningham as his defensive line coach in San Diego when Saunders replaced Don Coryell as head coach and recommended him to Marty Schottenheimer when he was with the Chiefs.

    “We’ve had a long history together,” Saunders said. “Our wives are the closest of friends. Our children grew up together. I know when you compete against a Gunther-coached defense, you’re going to compete against players that will play for 60 minutes in a very violent fashion and a very emotional fashion. That’s the way he coaches, and that’s the way his players play.”

  • Listed as questionable along with Moore were free safety Michael Huff (hamstring) and defensive tackle John Henderson (knee). Running back Darren McFadden (foot), wide receiver Jacoby Ford (foot), quarterback Jason Campbell (collarbone) and cornerback Chris Johnson (personal matter) are out.

    Those who are probable are wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (heel), wide receiver Louis Murphy (hip), center Samson Satele (shoulder), defensive tackle Tommy Kelly (toe) and defensive end Jarvis Moss (shoulder).

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    Houshmandzadeh signs with Raiders

    Updated Nov 2, 2011 9:26 AM ET

    OAKLAND, Calif.

    The Oakland Raiders announced Tuesday they had signed free-agent wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh.

    Houshmandzadeh played eight seasons in Cincinnati, six with recently acquired Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer.

    The 34-year-old veteran auditioned for the Raiders earlier Tuesday, with coach Hue Jackson eager to see if the two former teammates could assist Oakland’s passing game, which ranks 23rd in the NFL.

    Houshmandzadeh had just 30 catches for 398 yards and three touchdowns with the Baltimore Ravens last season — a fry cry from his numbers in 2007 with the Bengals, when he had 112 receptions for 1,143 yards and 12 touchdowns in his only Pro Bowl year in 10 seasons.

    The former seventh-round pick out of Oregon State has 616 career receptions for 7,091 yards and 43 touchdowns.

    The Raiders, coming off the bye week at 4-3, host division rivals Denver Sunday.

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    Live chat: Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore, Thursday, 3:30 p.m.

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    Raiders receiver Denarius Moore stretches into the end zone on a 23-yard touchdown run.

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