"When Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis opted not to retain Tom Cable as head coach, the general feeling in the locker room was that it was a bad mistake. Punter Shane Lechler predicted there would be an exodus of free agents, despite the team’s encouraging 8-8 finish.

"Now it appears the exodus might be starting.

"Nnamdi Asomugha, one of the NFL’s best cover cornerbacks, has had his contract voided, allowing him to become a free agent and preventing the Raiders from using their franchise tag to keep him, according to ESPN."

(You know, in case you missed it (like I did) when GonzosDirtyTrailer and hmills110 broke it yesterday.)