Raiders Finally Looking to Cut Russell Loose?

After drafting JaMarcus Russell as the first pick in the 2007 and becoming the worst such pick since Ryan Leaf went second in 1998 the Raiders have probably finally come to their senses and are reportedly ready to release the quarterback.

So maybe Lane Kiffin was right in protesting the selection of Russell after all.

from SI.com

As JaMarcus Russell struggled through the worst statistical season for an NFL quarterback in more than a decade, Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis preached patience.


It appears that even Davis may have finally given up on his young quarterback.

With last weekend's trade for Jason Campbell, the Raiders seem ready to close the door on the exorbitantly expensive and unproductive Russell era in Oakland.

The only remaining question looks to be if they cut ties with the former No. 1 overall pick before this weekend's mandatory minicamp begins, wait until training camp, drag it out until final roster cuts or even keep Russell on the roster for another season as a backup. But his days as a starter are likely over.







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