JaMarcus Russell, QB, Oakland Raiders

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Raiders | Russell working out
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:37:16 -0800

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell is training in Arizona and is said to have lost some weight. He is also working on improving his mechanics.

Raiders | Asomugha believes Russell could be starter
Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:27:31 -0800

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha said he believes QB JaMarcus Russell can be the starter next season, but said Russell needs to be more prepared than he was for the start of this season.

Raiders | Russell not guaranteed starting job
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:41:19 -0800

Paul Gutierrez, of the Sacramento Bee, reports Oakland Raiders senior executive John Herrera indicated the hiring of offensive coordinator Hue Jackson does not mean QB JaMarcus Russell is guaranteed the starting job.

Raiders | Russell reportedly in Vegas during meeting
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:59:18 -0800

Paul Gutierrez, of The Sacramento Bee, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell checked into Maloofs' Palms Hotel and Casino a day after he skipped the team's season-end meeting, according to the Contra Costa Times' Cam Inman.

Raiders | Russell skips season-end meeting
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:03:54 -0800

Phil Barber, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell was excused from the team's season-end meeting Monday, Jan. 4, because of "personal issues."

Raiders | Russell understands he has to improve during offseason
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:35:25 -0800

Steve Corkran, of the Bay Area News Group, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell said following Week 17 his play this season was "shaky" and that he needs to work on "everything" in the offseason. "There's always room for improvement," Russell said. "Why not start with yourself, from the top to the bottom?"

Raiders | Cable says quarterback play reason for missing playoffs
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:22:02 -0800

Gwen Knapp, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports when Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable was asked Monday, Dec. 28, whether the team would be playoff-bound if they had received an average or better performance from QB JaMarcus Russell this season, he replied, "Without even asking that question, you know that we would have."

Raiders | Cable says Russell needs to apply himself more
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:54:49 -0800

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said QB JaMarcus Russell has the tools to be a successful NFL quarterback but he needs to continue to apply himself physically and mentally to the demands of the job. "I just think it's a matter of him accepting and learning what it is he has to do to be great," Cable said. "And I think when he does that then we'll all enjoy it." Russell is not expected to start in Week 17.

Raiders | Cable not considering using Russell as starter
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:40:05 -0800

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said he does not want to start QB JaMarcus Russell unless absolutely necessary despite his game-winning performance in Week 15.

Raiders | Frye injured Week 15
Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:54:46 -0800

The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders QB Charlie Frye (head) was 9-for-17 for 68 yards with an interception Week 15, but he was forced to leave early after taking a blow to the head. Frye was replaced by QB JaMarcus Russell, who finished the game 5-for-11 for 47 yards with a touchdown pass.

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