IS THERE FIRE IN THIS SMOKE?

Raiders running back Justin Fargas made a cameo appearance in an
online video clip that's promoting a marijuana-smoking contest, but
it is unclear if he'll face any disciplinary action from the team or
league.

The profanity-filled video, first reported by profootballtalk.com
Thursday, features Oakland rapper Yukmouth, who briefly visits what
he says is Fargas' house carrying what appears to be a large, unlit
joint and plastic bag of marijuana.

Fargas, who has his own rap career under the name "Young Hugg," was
not seen smoking or holding any drug paraphernalia in his brief
appearance. He addressed the rapper for a few seconds before the
video shot moved to a different site.

A team spokesman declined comment, though he pointed out the house in
question did not belong to Fargas. The league office does not discuss
or confirm investigations of potential player misconduct.

The video was removed from the Internet Web site by the end of
Thursday.

A 1,000-yard rusher in 2007, Fargas has two years remaining on his
contract. He is due $2.5 million plus a $1 million roster bonus next
season with a salary cap charge of $5.298 million.

Fargas rushed for 853 yards last season and was named co-winner of
the team's Commitment to Excellence award. The award is voted on by
teammates and goes to the player who "best exemplifies the pride,
poise and spirit of the Oakland Raiders," according to the team Web
site.

Fargas could not be reached for comment.