Wednesday’s surprise name to be making the rounds in the news: Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Raiders coach Tom Cable is not going to select a starting quarterback in May. Cable calls it an open competition. Others call it a formality because newly acquired QB Jason Campbell was the hands-down favorite at the Raiders three-day minicamp over the weekend.

Nnamdi Asomugha was good enough to give us some of his time for a chat. I’ll let you read the full transcript, but first I wanted to give you Asomugha’s thoughts on the Raiders’ acquisition of QB Jason Campbell, who told NFL Network over the weekend that he expects to be the starter in Oakland.

The Raiders’ acquisition of QB Jason Campbell in a trade with the Redskins for a 2012 fourth-round draft pick is a sign that Oakland is done experimenting with JaMarcus Russell.

The addition of Jason Campbell in Oakland improves the fantasy value of several Raiders players.

Jason Campbell sent NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora a text message that said, “I think it’s done,” regarding a trade from the Redskins to the Raiders.

Jimmy Clausen to the 49ers? Sincere interest, or pre-draft wrangling?

The Packers have an interest in free-agent RB Brian Westbrook, who has had a low-profile during free-agency.

With 10 days left until the NFL Draft, Jason Campbell represents an intriguing backup plan for teams who opt to pass on the top-tier quarterbacks. As such, his future seems to be tied closely to that of Jimmy Clausen.

The most likely ending for Jason Campbell and the Redskins is a trade, and both sides want to get a deal done.

Donovan McNabb was introduced by the Redskins Tuesday, saying he believes he was treated fairly during 11 sesaons in Philadelphia.

The Jaguars are the first team to publicly say “no thanks” to the services of Redskins QB Jason Campbell.

While Mike Shanahan’s comments Wednesday on Albert Haynesworth are garnering the most attention, his opinions on the position battles at quarterback and running back were too good not to pass on.

All of the defensive backs have completed their drills, every scout has left the building and many of the workout areas have been taken down: Consider the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine finished.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Friday that the team will tender an offer to restricted free-agent QB Jason Campbell. The move allows the Redskins to receive compensation if another team signs Campbell and they choose not to match the deal.