RAIDERS Jerry Rice questions his future

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Jerry Rice is having a hard time admitting his career with the Oakland Raiders could be over.
"If something goes down, it's probably going to go down [today]," Rice said Sunday after Oakland's 31-3 loss to the Denver Broncos. "I really have enjoyed playing here."
The 42-year-old Rice asked the Raiders for a trade last week, but said he hasn't asked owner Al Davis to release him. On Sunday, the most prolific receiver in NFL history failed to catch a pass for the third time this season -- he didn't even get one thrown his way.
With the trade deadline looming Tuesday, Rice seemed incredibly conflicted after the game, alternately talking in the past, present and future tenses about his three-plus seasons with the Raiders. He spoke about what he could do to help turn around Oakland's 2-4 start, but also expressed his appreciation for 20 years of support from Bay Area fans.
"The fans are always chanting my name, I guess because what I've accomplished over the years," said Rice, who played 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. "My blood is silver and black right now. I still put the uniform on and wear it with pride. I feel like I'm a part of what's going on, but I just want to do a little bit more and help this team turn this around."