Raiders bench Russell, likely for rest of '09

[hitman619]

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders are benching former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell, handing the starting job to Bruce Gradkowski. Coach Tom Cable said after practice Wednesday that Gradkowski will get the nod Sunday against Cincinnati. Cable says the plan is for Gradkowski to start the rest of the season. Cable has pulled Russell for ineffectiveness in two of the past three games. This will be just the second start for Gradkowski since 2006. He started one game last year in Cleveland and 11 games as a rookie for Tampa Bay in 2006. Gradkowski is 17 for 30 for 163 yards and two interceptions. Russell has completed just 46.8 percent of his passes this season. He has also thrown nine interceptions and lost five fumbles. What took so Damn Long?

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[dE.fUsEd]

ain't you a chargers fan? lol

sadly, i'm a raiders fan. it's been real hard to be one the last few years.
i don't think the blame can be put all on russell though.

[NOPD]

dude just hasn't learn the game, and the coaching and team around him doesn't help either. oh well he's a flop :o

[RB]

Ronnie Brown is out for the season on IR. I think I just heard millions of fantasy owners shriek in horror.

[GSRRacer95]

Originally Posted by NOPD

oh well he's a flop :o

Cause he played at LSWho.....

[NOPD]

Originally Posted by GSRRacer95

Cause he played at LSWho.....

Your man Sanchize is doing a great job too

[hitman619]

Originally Posted by dE.fUsEd

ain't you a chargers fan? lol

sadly, i'm a raiders fan. it's been real hard to be one the last few years.
i don't think the blame can be put all on russell though.

A Charger Fan Whaaaaaaaaaaat!

It has been a really rough going Man
I get physically ill after Raiders games now

Al has finally ran this franchise into the ground

Originally Posted by NOPD

dude just hasn't learn the game, and the coaching and team around him doesn't help either. oh well he's a flop :o

agree^^^^

Originally Posted by RB

Ronnie Brown is out for the season on IR. I think I just heard millions of fantasy owners shriek in horror.

Good for me
I could use some more wins

[flipped cracka]

he's been ineffective since drafted.

[RB]

Originally Posted by GSRRacer95

Cause he played at LSWho.....

Yeah, Matt Lienart is a superstar in the NFL

[dj02]

raiders lolz

[RB]

Russell is the perfect example why the rookie contract structure needs to be revamped in the NFL.

He signed a $31.5 million contract GUARANTEED, worth up to $68 million (which he'll obviously never get because he blows chunks).

That amount of money for a complete and utter bust is ridiculous.

[flipped cracka]

Originally Posted by RB

Russell is the perfect example why the rookie contract structure needs to be revamped in the NFL.

He signed a $31.5 million contract GUARANTEED, worth up to $68 million (which he'll obviously never get because he blows chunks).

That amount of money for a complete and utter bust is ridiculous.

exactly. i think it's freaking dumb to see rookies sit out training camp and such for more money. they haven't done anything yet, they don't deserve more money.

[KirkLS]

Originally Posted by flipped cracka

exactly. i think it's freaking dumb to see rookies sit out training camp and such for more money. they haven't done anything yet, they don't deserve more money.

Could not agree with you more

[dubcac]

Originally Posted by dE.fUsEd

ain't you a chargers fan? lol

sadly, i'm a raiders fan. it's been real hard to be one the last few years.
i don't think the blame can be put all on russell though.

Werd. The coaching staff absolutely has not done its job in coaching Russell. Granted, he doesn't have the greatest work ethic, but that comes down to coaching too. He has not improved at all...not learned a thing. The players around him are not great. Get him a few guys, some protection from the o-line, and a coaching staff that will prepare him properly...and he could be ok. He was fine at LSU.

Originally Posted by RB

Russell is the perfect example why the rookie contract structure needs to be revamped in the NFL.

He signed a $31.5 million contract GUARANTEED, worth up to $68 million (which he'll obviously never get because he blows chunks).

That amount of money for a complete and utter bust is ridiculous.

I agree...they need to adopt the NBA salary structure for the first round.

[joebenz]

he was overrated at LSU. horrible draft pick....but that's nothing new for the raiders

[marvinp8700]

:tark:

[skabone69]

Originally Posted by RB

Ronnie Brown is out for the season on IR. I think I just heard millions of fantasy owners shriek in horror.

one of the millions checking in

Originally Posted by joebenz

he was overrated at LSU. horrible draft pick....but that's nothing new for the raiders

he's also the dumbest NFL QB to ever wear a uniform, I think he scored a 6 or 8 on the wonderlick test. 40 is near perfect and 20 is average. He's got all the physical tools, but he's just a retard that can only throw the ball straight down the middle of the field because his QB vision is non-existant.

[hitman619]

Originally Posted by skabone69

he's also the dumbest NFL QB to ever wear a uniform, I think he scored a 6 or 8 on the wonderlick test. 40 is near perfect and 20 is average. He's got all the physical tools, but he's just a retard that can only throw the ball straight down the middle of the field because his QB vision is non-existant.

This^^^^^^

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