Raiders Bench QB JaMarcus Russell Permanently

[RaiderNation]

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...wski-starter/1

Raiders coach Tom Cable said Wednesday he is removing JaMarcus Russell as the team's starting quarterback.

Bruce Gradkowski will take over as the team's starter. Coach Tom Cable called the move an "easy decision." (Via RaiderBeat.com.)

Russell has led the Raiders to a 2-7 start, and Cable has remained patient and publicly confident in the 2007 No. 1 overall draft pick until now. Gradkowski relieved Russell in last Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Chiefs.

JaWalrus might be finished finally in Oakland!

[wicket]

raiders pick a qb in first round next year or will they trade for one?

[RaiderNation]

Only QB Id want is Clausen, maybe sign a QB like Kellen Clemens, Davis Carr...

[Babylon]

Russell might be a lame duck there but Cable is probably a lamer duck. The new guy will look around and wont see anything better than JaMarcus and figure he can get the guy to produce (they always do). Probably dont see them pulling the trigger on a QB in round 1 this time around.

[Don Vito]

Russell to the Raiders first overall was pretty much doomed from the moment the pick happened.

[soybean]

Originally Posted by Don Vito

Russell to the Raiders first overall was pretty much doomed from the moment the pick happened.

if russell had a cutler/rivers attitude to go along with his poor play, how could he not challenge ryan leaf as one of the biggest bust of all time.

I guess Leaf had a much bigger following than Jamarcus. I don't remember anyone specifically that thought Jamarcus would turn out all-bowl status.

[CC.SD]

Originally Posted by soybean

if russell had a cutler/rivers attitude to go along with his poor play, how could he not challenge ryan leaf as one of the biggest bust of all time.

I guess Leaf had a much bigger following than Jamarcus. I don't remember anyone specifically that thought Jamarcus would turn out all-bowl status.

I think there is an absolute zero where guys like Ryan, Russell, Couch etc. all reside...guys who for whatever reason ultimately contributed absolutely nothing.

Worth pointing out that for all the 'zomg biggest bust ever' talk, Leaf wasn't drafted #1 like turdbucket here.

[Bob Sanders Dreadlock]

Let Jamarcus play at his natural weight as a nose tackle. 400lbs nose tackle? Whats not to love

[CJSchneider]

Originally Posted by Bob Sanders Dreadlock

Let Jamarcus play at his natural weight as a nose tackle. 400lbs nose tackle? Whats not to love

If anyone suggests he be turned into a situational pass rusher as well, I swear I will scream.

[Sniper]

Originally Posted by CC.SD

I think there is an absolute zero where guys like Ryan, Russell, Couch etc. all reside...guys who for whatever reason ultimately contributed absolutely nothing.

Worth pointing out that for all the 'zomg biggest bust ever' talk, Leaf wasn't drafted #1 like turdbucket here.

Russell wasn't in the draft with Peyton Manning.

[RaiderNation]

Originally Posted by Sniper

Russell wasn't in the draft with Peyton Manning.

But was in the draft with Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Joe Thomas, Ryan Clady, Patrick Willis, Darrelle Revis, Michael Griffin to name a few....

[CC.SD]

Originally Posted by Sniper

Russell wasn't in the draft with Peyton Manning.

haha just Adrian Peterson!

[Matthew Jones]

Originally Posted by Don Vito

Russell to the Raiders first overall was pretty much doomed from the moment the pick happened.

I agree completely with this. I think JaMarcus may have failed anyways because of how lazy he's shown himself to be (it seems like he doesn't mind being the butt of all quarterback jokes), but it's the Raiders. They didn't give him a chance. They fired and hired coaches repeatedly, gave him way too many new offenses to learn, didn't take advantage of his skills, and weren't able to put a very solid group of linemen or wide receivers there for him. It didn't matter which QB they took #1, they would have failed.

[Splat]

The only person shocked by this move is JaMarcus Russell.

[RaiderNation]

Originally Posted by Splat

The only person shocked by this move is JaMarcus Russell.

True dat. I love his recent quotes from games this season. Saying it was his fault they lost when he goes like 7 for 25. Last game I admit the WR's dropped passes. But the games before he could even hit the WRs

[The Great Jonathan Vilma]

Originally Posted by Splat

The only person shocked by this move is JaMarcus Russell.

Well, him and Al Davis....

[WinslowBodden]

Quinn for Russell in the offseason! Worlds most worthless trade.

[RaiderNation]

Originally Posted by WinslowBodden

Quinn for Russell in the offseason! Worlds most worthless trade.

Id do it...

[Philliez01]

Originally Posted by WinslowBodden

Quinn for Russell in the offseason! Worlds most worthless trade.

I do remember, maybe a day before the NFL Draft, some guy posted that Al Davis signed Brady Quinn to a contract and cited some local article as evidence.

Just popped into my cranium.

[FUNBUNCHER]

Just embarrassing for JaMarcus. I have no idea where his career is headed, if there's even an upside for him to strive for.

How can a guy considered a consensus top 3 pick be so AWFUL?? Not bad or inconsistent, but look like someone who hasn't played QB since HS??

[tjsunstein]

He must've read Aaron Schatz's column in the new ESPN magazine. Pages 9-10 for those looking for it.

Yeah, I made a joke and a promo for ESPN Mag all in the same post.

[EvilNixon]

At this point, our season is done. We might as well leave the guy in there. Although he's been terrible so far,he hasn't had the benefit of an adequate offensive line or a running game to protect him.

[vikes_28]

I think Russel will get a second chance elsewhere. If he sucks there, then we can label him a bust.

[diabsoule]

Originally Posted by vikes_29

I think Russel will get a second chance elsewhere. If he sucks there, then we can label him a bust.

There's no need. He sucks and can be labeled a bust now.

[vikes_28]

Originally Posted by diabsoule

There's no need. He sucks and can be labeled a bust now.

Even if you think there is no need, he will still get a second chance. Maybe in a place where his "weapons" will be better than DHB. Epic fail on Al Davis's part.