Raiders bench Russell, likely for rest of '09
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Raiders bench Russell, likely for rest of '09
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.
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.
Last edited by hitman619; Nov 18, 2009 at 02:34 PM.
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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
Good for me
I could use some more wins
