JaMarcus Russell, QB, Oakland Raiders

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Raiders | Russell planning secret workouts
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:08:54 -0700

Steve Corkran, of the Bay Area News Group, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell is in the midst of arranging a week of practice for any of the other quarterbacks and all the wide receivers and tight ends, at an undisclosed location. "We're going to get the receivers and tight ends a week away from everything, just go along by ourselves and accomplish something that would make us a lot better during the year," Russell said. "Just work on our own, with nobody out there but us, get ready for camp, get ready for a new year." Head coach Tom Cable said he was glad to hear of Russell's plan as it shows that he is growing into his role as a starting quarterback and team leader. "It's a big step," Cable said. "It's kind of what we've been talking about all along. It will be good to hear how that goes and what his plan is."

Raiders | Russell plans to work with receiver
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:34:47 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell said he plans to meet with his receivers at some point this offseason to work on their timing.

Raiders | Asomugha says Garcia pushing Russell
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:41:15 -0700

SportsRadioInterviews.com reports Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha said during an interview with 790 the Zone in Atlanta that QB Jeff Garcia is eager to be the team's starting quarterback and that his presence has helped push QB JaMarcus Russell. "You know what, Jamarcus is the starter. He's the first pick of the draft a few years ago so of course he's going to be the starter but I don't see Jeff Garcia backing down," Asomugha said. "He wants to play, he wants to be on the field. It's great that JaMarcus has this person behind him that's as hungry as he is to get on the field and make plays. Now JaMarcus will be holding himself more accountable for a lot of things and develop the mental part, and hopefully develop more of the mental part to his game and be able to lead us that way on the field."

Raiders | Russell struggles Wednesday
Wed, 20 May 2009 12:40:44 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell struggled with his accuracy during practice Wednesday, May 20. Head coach Tom Cable said the accuracy problems are likely linked to the new aspects of the team's passing games, which will use more deep passes. Cable expects Russell to perform better Thursday, May 21.

Raiders | Russell erratic on passing
Sun, 10 May 2009 08:28:36 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell continued to be hit-and-miss with his passing Saturday, May 9. He attempted a lot of short throws to running backs and tight ends while testing downfield occasionally.

Raiders | Russell looks in good shape; going deep more
Sat, 09 May 2009 12:35:35 -0700

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell appears to be in good shape. Last year, he battled rumors about his weight. The Raiders did not throw the ball downfield much during 2008, but they aired it out often during practice Friday, May 8.

Raiders | Russell learning from Garcia
Sat, 09 May 2009 12:16:41 -0700

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell said he has been learning a lot from QB Jeff Garcia during minicamp.

Raiders | Cable happy with Russell's progress
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:26:59 -0700

Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said in an interview with ESPN Sunday, April 26, that QB JaMarcus Russell is making progress toward becoming a complete quarterback, though it has taken some prodding. "Well, it's been a consistent message, really, since about Week 10 of last season, and that was that, in order to be a successful quarterback in the NFL, it takes a lot more than people realize," Cable said. "It takes working every day. It's not having a day off. It's spending extra time earlier in the morning, later at night, later after practice and getting him to really embrace that."

Raiders | Russell injury update
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:41:25 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell (ankle) has fully recovered after undergoing minor surgery to remove bone chips in his right ankle, according to head coach Tom Cable. "He's good. There's no issues. He's training, running, doing his drill work, everything that you'd normally be doing. No issue," Cable said.

Raiders | Garcia looking to help Russell
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:14:50 -0700

NBC Sports Bay Area reports Oakland Raiders QB Jeff Garcia said he is willing to help out QB JaMarcus Russell in any way, but at the same time admitted that he is ready to step in as the starting quarterback should Russell struggle. "I realize that JaMarcus right now is the anointed starter. I'm going to support him and help him any way that I can," Garcia said. "Part of helping him is by pushing him and showing him what I'm capable of as a player also. I think that it's important to show that this team has depth in all positions and quarterback is definitely going to be one of those positions that there will be positive depth at and if he, for some reason, can't do it, then hopefully I'm the guy that can do it."

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