JaMarcus Russell: Signs 6-year deal, will wonders never cease
The longest holdout in five years appears to be over, as JaMarcus Russell and the Raiders have agreed in principle to a 6-year deal. Russell is expected in practice on Wednesday; ending months of contentious negotiations between the rocket-armed 1st overall pick and Al Davis’ once storied franchise.
The Raiders were surprisingly effective in Week One for fantasy purposes:
- QB Josh McCown — 30 of 40 (75%) for 313 yards, 2TDs, 2 INTs
- RB LaMont Jordan — 15 rushes for 70 yards (4.7 YPC), 1 TD, 9 receptions, 89 yards receiving
- WR Ron Curry — 10 receptions for 133 yards (13.3 YPR), 1 TD
The question now becomes, does JaMarcus Russell figure into the Raiders 2007 plans? I’m of the opinion that if the Raiders are out of the playoff hunt, Russell will see action over the last 4-to-6 weeks of the season. Before that, I find it hard to believe they’ll make a switch when McCown appears much more capable than last year’s Raiders QBs and Daunte Culpepper is on the roster and handily outperformed McCown in the preseason.
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