Russell, Gannon address inaccuracy
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 at 1:46 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, quizzed about his accuracy problems in his weekly meeting with the media Wednesday, said timing has been a problem with his young receivers.
Through two games, Russell is 19-for-54, a league-low 35.2 percent. No other NFL starter is below 50 percent _ a figure Russell would need 16 consecutive completions to reach.
“On my behalf, sometimes extra-hitching it, the drop-step, when you’re expecting a guy to be a certaind depth,” Russell said. “Things like that happen. Just move on from it and look forward to the next game.”
Asked about the youth in the offense, Russell said, “That’s a part of it. Most of them are learning on the move. Most of them learning every day, the things we do with them. We try to get everybody on the same page.”
Russell described the issues of the passing game as not one thing but a lot of little things that will “get that ball going different ways.” He said he’s not always sure where receivers are going to be depending on the route.
“I know where the guys are going to be, but at the same time, once you look there, they’re not quite there yet,” Russell said. “Things sort of… you know… we worked on that, things that they should know and I should know . . . sometimes you have a guy get in your way so you’re not going to make your next step.”
That’s a word-for-word transcription, by the way, exhibiting that sometimes it’s as hard to see where Russell is going with an answer as where his pass is going on any given play.
Russell downplayed having a “breakout” game, saying, “I just see a complete game coming. I wouldn’t know what you want to call a breakout. But something we can go in there and just continue to do it on a consistent basis.”
Then there’s the loss of a wide receiver Russell trusted in Chaz Schilens.
“Chaz, he’s a big guy that you can miss at times,” Russell said. “He started off, was making some big plays. The guy can go up and attack the ball. He’s one that we can say that we miss. But at the same time, that’s why we have guys to step up in that spot for. Just work those guys.
“Don’t know when Chaz will be back. Hopefully he’ll be back soon. It is a guy that we miss out there.”
It could be all the function of having a great punter. When it doubt, throw it out of bounds and let Shane Lechler do his job.
“With the punter we have, you know, all-world Shane Lechler, go to the sideline, look at again, come back out again, let’s do it again,” Russell said.
Gannon on Russell
During his show on Sirius Satellite Radio, Gannon gave a thorough breakdown of Russell’s game as only he can. Gannon will be the color analyst Sunday in Oakland.
Among his observations:
– “I’ve talked to personnel people around the league. I’ve talked to people who have been at the games and there’s a lot of concern right now about JaMarcus Russell and his accuracy, his completion percentage. So I went back and did a study. I looked at his 21 starts, he’s completing just over 51 percent of his passes. And then this season, you look at his first two weeks, he’s completing around 35 percent of his passes. That obviously is not very good. I just think he’s missing too many opportunities and he’s holding back this offense right now.
“So what I did was I broke down every pass attempt from the first two weeks. I looked at whether he was under center or in the shotgun. I looked at the personnel on the field. I looked at whether it was a three-step drop, a five step drop, a seven-step drop, whether it was play action, whether he was rolling, and I really tried to break it down.”
– “There’s a number of things that you need to take into consideration. First and foremost, he’s had a number of different coaches, a number of different play-callers, a number of different coordinators, different QB coaches, in just his three short years in the league. That, I think, has had an impact on him, a negative impact. The second thing is the inexperience and lack of production at the wide receiver position has hurt him as well. Finally, after looking at all the film, I am convinced that all the things that he is struggling with can be corrected. So that’s a positive.”
– “A couple of things are very glaring. I think, you see a lot of times he falls away from throws. He seems to bail. I think a rush up inside bothers him. He needs to get more bend in his knees when he throws. He’s very upright and not a lot of bend in his knees. It may have something to do with his weight. He seems to be more comfortable operating out of shotgun than he does under center. He doesn’t do a very good job seeing out in front of throws and I think that comes with experience, really understanding and anticipating coverages. So that’s not something he does. When you look at the offensive game plan, the passing game, I think they’ve condensed the plan. It’s not very complicated. Fundamentally, right now, he is not very sound. His mechanics, his footwork, it’s inconsistent.”
– “He is much better, his completion percentage is much better, when he’s throwing to the tight end in that offense. Clearly, there’s a comfort level there with Zach Miller.”
– “I think sometimes he predetermines where he’s going to go with the ball. You can see that he makes up his mind very early in his drop. And the other thing is he misses a number of throws, almost a majority of his throws if you go back and look at it, they’re high which tells you that more of that weight is not on the front foot, that he’s leaning back, he’s throwing off of his back foot. These are some things that really jump out at me.”
– “Let me say this in terms of the coaching. He may have the premier (quarterbacks) coach in the National Football League when it comes to footwork, when it comes to preparing a quarterback in terms of the mechanics. Paul Hackett was my QB coach in Kansas City and was one of the big reasons why I was able to go on and have success in Oakland. He is a phenomenal coach. He coached Joe Montana. He’s coached a lot of great players in this league. I know he’s got a good coach there in Paul Hackett, his quarterbacks coach, a guy that I have the utmost respect for, and I know these are not the types of things, when I look at (Russell’s) footwork, that he’s coaching.”
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September 23rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
go Russell
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
4evaRaider Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Man I just love it when the sun is shining brightly and its raining at the same time!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:56 pm
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September 23rd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Yeah Russell should throw it sidearm like Gannon, and never more than 8 yeards downfield. And try to steamroll a LB on a scramble.
Methinks Gannon has arm envy…
Where would Russell’s numbers be if he had Timmy, Garner and Rice to toss to?
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I hope Pears comes out and plays well at LG…maybe when Gallery comes back Pears can move over to RG and we can replace the aging Cooper with a younger player?
(At least I think Pears is younger than Cooper)
And I hope Barnes eventually replaces Green at RT.
I haven’t watched Morris at C very much, but I have only noticed the one time he gave up a pretty bad sack in the SD game…I am sure I will have the Broncos-Raiders on TV this weekend, so I will watch Morris closely, but I seriously doubt he is the long-term solution at C.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Gannon would berate Jamarcus until he got PO’d and swallowed Rich whole.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Cant wait till sunday!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Man that would be sweet if he went off and started poping guys Ronnie Lott style.
Speaking of rookie sensations it is time for DHB to have a break out game. I see that rookie WR Johnny Knox for Chicago is turning into the still of the draft. Ouch!
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RaiderRockstar Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Legend 34: Mike Mitchell doesn’t have to be a ballhawk. He just has to be in on 1st and 2nd down. I’m sure he can stuff the run as good or better than Hiram Eugene!
He can play centerfield if they choose to throw it on 1st or 2nd, but I think they’ll rely heavily on the ground attack instead of counting on Kyle Orton to put the team on his shoulders and lead them to victory against Nnamdi, CJ and company.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Gannon, come save Russell…forget Hackett…you come coach him and PUSH him. Maybe Russell needs a former NFL MVP to get him going…not some fat guy like Hack…
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Gannon,
Finally, did a good job of not giving his own opinion and breaking Russel down witht the facts. Nice article Gannon way to be a pro analyst instead of a movie critic – Like those guys at ESPN!!!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Huff emerges in fourth season with Raiders
(AP) – 46 minutes ago
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Michael Huff is finally turning into the big-play safety the Oakland Raiders expected when they drafted him seventh overall in 2006.
After struggling his first three years and losing his starting job, Huff has emerged early in his fourth season. He has intercepted three passes and recovered a fumble in the first two games for the Raiders. He had only one interception and one fumble recovery in the first 48 games of his career.
Huff credits increased film study and working with Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha for his success. Coach Tom Cable says he sees a much more confident player than the one he benched midway though last season.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:06 pm
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260191-interview-with-oakland-starting-safety-tyvon-branch
Interview with Branch…someone listen to it and then tell me if it is worth my time please, lol. 20 minutes long.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I always liked Morris b/c Mich.St was #5 in the nation in total offence when he was a senior,averaging almost 500 yard a game.The kid is a good young center who I hope his time has come
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
JB,
Speech and quick mental decision making really does not coordinate.
There are a number of race car drivers that have broken english, mumble when they speak but man can they drive at high speeds!
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JB Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
If Russell thinks the way he speaks, there’s reason to be very concerned. He comes across as very disjointed – unable to complete a thought. The QB position requires a lot of mind power. It’s not all about physical strength but more so being able to formulate a potentially complex plan and then to implement the plan sequentially. Put simply, maybe he just can’t decide what to do first, second, third, etc. Gannon was correct concerning JR throwing off of his back foot. JR needs to step into those passes and not just depend on arm strength getting it there. Technique IS IMPORTANT. I’m glad to hear from Gannon that Hackett is the right coach to be there. Hopefully, he’ll be able to get Russell turned around.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
anyone hear if the game is a sell out.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Vegas I think Gannon said that was one of the problems. What do you think his problem is?
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vegas raider Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Daily Jamarcus excuse……
He’s not bending his knees enough!!!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
If Russell thinks the way he speaks, there’s reason to be very concerned. He comes across as very disjointed – unable to complete a thought. The QB position requires a lot of mind power. It’s not all about physical strength but more so being able to formulate a potentially complex plan and then to implement the plan sequentially. Put simply, maybe he just can’t decide what to do first, second, third, etc. Gannon was correct concerning JR throwing off of his back foot. JR needs to step into those passes and not just depend on arm strength getting it there. Technique IS IMPORTANT. I’m glad to hear from Gannon that Hackett is the right coach to be there. Hopefully, he’ll be able to get Russell turned around.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
You heard it from me first!
Jamarcus Russel and the running game will get the Raiders to the playoffs this year and he will be a trimmer, very reliable QB next year!
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:12 pm
This blog article is going to turn into a mess. JaMarcus haters vs. JaMarcus lovers. What Jerry and Gannon ( and what JaMarcus didn’t say) is going to be spun left and right. This is about to get very interesting.
Personally, I think JaMarcus is a fat loser and he has body odor.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Daily Jamarcus excuse……
He’s not bending his knees enough!!!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
russell has got his money.now he is pulling a bosworth for whatever reason.the only differance is russell is hanging around to purposley make a mockery of things.strange,strange very strange dude.personally wouldn,t worry about the threat of death, just go out and take care of biz for 4 quarters or fake insanity and open up a flower shop.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
the Titans just booted DL Mitch King off thier practice squad. I think we should sign him to ours!
punter Craig Hentrich has an injured calf so they added a punter and gave up on the rookie.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
We need Mike Mitchell to be physical and “clean up” the pile at the end of runs. Too many times the LB’s stack up, but the pile gets driven for a few extra yards.
Watch Dawkins this weekend, he’s one of the best in the league at doing it.
The difference between 3rd and 2’s and 3rd and 5’s.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I hope they all keep the critism of Russell coming. This young guy needs to either break or change his habbits. Al is not going to push him to own the QB position, so I hope the boos from the Nation and all of the negative press will get to him. Either step up or step off.
Can’t hide behind the country-bumpkin act. You can’t blame our rookie WRs until you start completing the short passes to your RBs and TEs with consistancy.
Own up to your f*ups and put in more work. It’s obviously not enough.
STEP UP AND OWN THE O! Most of the Nation is getting sick of regression!
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Vegas I think Gannon said that was one of the problems. What do you think his problem is?
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vegas raider Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Daily Jamarcus excuse……
He’s not bending his knees enough!!!!!
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It’s my running joke, a daily excuse why he isn’t suceeding.
I think he has a few issues, but I think he is an inaccurate QB, always has been his problematic area. He’s got a serious set of stone’s on him, so you can build off that, but there is no excuse for overthrowing screen passes. You are just plain blowing it, choking.
He still has time, but one more 7 for 23 might just sour the defense. It should be easy to improve from last week, how can’t he, and we just have to build from there.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Who is the veteran leader on the offense?
The defense has Nnamdi AND Seymour, and look at the results!
We need a pro bowl veteran addition to the offensive line.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
jhill Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Who is the veteran leader on the offense?
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Mop Handle and Javon Walker.
Nuff said.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
JB Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Anybody else think DMac should be switched to the slot receiver position? I think he would shine there if on a full time basis. I think we’d be better off leaving the running to Bush, Fargas & Rankin. They usually don’t go down at first contact. DMac is just not all that great between the tackles. He’d do well on reverses and receptions in the open. He has good hands and could excel as a receiver.
Another Raider RB of the past was moved from RB to TE. He did OK (a real understatement). Remember Todd Christiansen (SP?)?
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Dakota
What do you think of this idea?
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Man DHB needs to have a big game Sunday. I keep hearing about Johnny Knox being the high speed steal of this years draft for Chicago. We could have taken a linman and used Knox for a “speed decoy” that can make big catches.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:21 pm
# CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Man DHB needs to have a big game Sunday. I keep hearing about Johnny Knox being the high speed steal of this years draft for Chicago. We could have taken a linman and used Knox for a “speed decoy” that can make big catches.
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I would consider Louis Murphy a steal at this point in time as well.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Couldn’t agree more on Gannon, Dakota.
Bring him in as OC/Asst Head Coach, and let Tollner go on his merry way!
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Raider Dell Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
JB Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Anybody else think DMac should be switched to the slot receiver position? I think he would shine there if on a full time basis. I think we’d be better off leaving the running to Bush, Fargas & Rankin. They usually don’t go down at first contact. DMac is just not all that great between the tackles. He’d do well on reverses and receptions in the open. He has good hands and could excel as a receiver.
Another Raider RB of the past was moved from RB to TE. He did OK (a real understatement). Remember Todd Christiansen (SP?)?
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Dakota
What do you think of this idea?
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My mom once told me, “If you can’t say anything nice…keep your damned trap shut.” I think I’ll finally heed that advice.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
In terms of QB coach Hackett is excellent…now head coaching is another story
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Anybody else think DMac should be switched to the slot receiver position? I think he would shine there if on a full time basis. I think we’d be better off leaving the running to Bush, Fargas & Rankin. They usually don’t go down at first contact. DMac is just not all that great between the tackles. He’d do well on reverses and receptions in the open. He has good hands and could excel as a receiver.
Another Raider RB of the past was moved from RB to TE. He did OK (a real understatement). Remember Todd Christiansen (SP?)?
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Stop with the excuses..this guy is attrocious with his throws and reads…He has had Hackett mentoring him all summer and I’m not so sure that’s helping. He has no dedication for the game and/or intelligence. Various media outlets and coach Cable has question his dedication but not one is willing to address his intelligence for the game…a waste of talent.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
It can’t help that he telegraphs every throw. That’s something everybody at home, and in the stands can see. He stares down the intended receiver every time. At the MNF game, the folks in our section were able to predict where he was going to throw just by looking at his JaNormous head.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I think after reading Gannon’s comments, I am SHOCKED beyond belief he has anything positive to say!
Has he said one positive Silver and Black comment since 2004?
Am I wrong?
Something to be said as far as the critique. IMO
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
They should just ban press access to Russle. Because, after reading what he has to say, I don’t exactly feel better about the situation.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Paul Hackett
“Let me say this in terms of the coaching. He may have the premier (quarterbacks) coach in the National Football League when it comes to footwork, when it comes to preparing a quarterback in terms of the mechanics.”
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Say What???????????????
wiki
Hackett three year tenure started in 1998, where he guided the Trojans to the Sun Bowl; losing in a major upset to TCU. Hackett’s final two years at the school were difficult, as the fans and alumni base turned against him.[2] His 1999 and 2000 Trojans football teams were the first USC teams to have consecutive non-winning seasons since 1960-61.[3] The 2000 team was tied for last place in the Pacific-10 Conference.[1] His winning percentage as USC coach was .514, compared to the school’s then all-time win percentage of .691.[4] USC fired Hackett on November 27, 2000; to do so, it spent $800,000 to buy out the remaining two years of his five-year, $3.5-million contract.
After leaving USC – as their head coach, Hackett served as the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets from 2001 to 2004.”
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Where Hackett was severely bashed by the media and fans.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:28 pm
What him said?
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
****Must read on DMACs use***********************
I need some of my older “80s-(early)90s” Raiders to help me answer this question for JB. Do any of you remember Eric Metcalf (fast, fast, fast)he played college at Texas, NFL for the Browns most of his career. He was a great RB/flanker/WR/KR very fast guy with good hands able to make a play anywhere on the field. I thik we should play McFadden a lot like this guy. We need to create more space and use his God given speed. Bush runs better off tackle. Get DMAC to the outside and let him get some reciving yardage as well.
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JB Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Anybody else think DMac should be switched to the slot receiver position? I think he would shine there if on a full time basis. I think we’d be better off leaving the running to Bush, Fargas & Rankin. They usually don’t go down at first contact. DMac is just not all that great between the tackles. He’d do well on reverses and receptions in the open. He has good hands and could excel as a receiver.
Another Raider RB of the past was moved from RB to TE. He did OK (a real understatement). Remember Todd Christiansen (SP?)?
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Dmac should be used everywhere on the field WR , slot ,motion, wildhog , out of the backfield. Give the defense more things to think about.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Ricky,
Again, you’re not really reading what I’m saying.
You’re just looking for a snide remark.
He is inconsistent. I’m not making excuses for him. It’s called an assessment. You should have someone with a psychology degree give you one.
Maybe he can coax out of you the awful, supressed rage of having Al Davis take your manhood.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Youtube Eric Metcalf – check out his game!!!!
Use DMAC like this Cable!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wafxQ63iwMg
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CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
****Must read on DMACs use***********************
I need some of my older “80s-(early)90s” Raiders to help me answer this question for JB. Do any of you remember Eric Metcalf (fast, fast, fast)he played college at Texas, NFL for the Browns most of his career. He was a great RB/flanker/WR/KR very fast guy with good hands able to make a play anywhere on the field. I thik we should play McFadden a lot like this guy. We need to create more space and use his God given speed. Bush runs better off tackle. Get DMAC to the outside and let him get some reciving yardage as well.
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JB Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Anybody else think DMac should be switched to the slot receiver position? I think he would shine there if on a full time basis. I think we’d be better off leaving the running to Bush, Fargas & Rankin. They usually don’t go down at first contact. DMac is just not all that great between the tackles. He’d do well on reverses and receptions in the open. He has good hands and could excel as a receiver.
Another Raider RB of the past was moved from RB to TE. He did OK (a real understatement). Remember Todd Christiansen (SP?)?
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Gannon did NOT even mention those many throws to Russell’s receiver standing 5 yards away from him with no opposing player within 5 yards of either Russell or his target that he was off target by many yards.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
CJ Legend 34 Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
You heard it from me first!
Jamarcus Russel and the running game will get the Raiders to the playoffs this year and he will be a trimmer, very reliable QB next year
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THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON DRUGS.
Dude..are you going for comedy points?
funny stuff, if you are.
And you said it with a straight face?
Wow..now “that’s” control.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Jamarcus is 100% on 40 plus yrds. Thats the problem…playing calling!
run…bomb…run…bomb…bomb….run
forget the short throws…problem solved!
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Bottom line, Gannon who I do not like, said JaMarcus had flaws that were CORRECTABLE. Mechanics, not being in sync with the WR’s, coaching(maybe to much advice in different directions). Never said he was a bust. As much as I don’t want to give Gannon credit, good breakdown of JR.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I question the whole notion that Jamarcus has “all the talent in the world”. The guy is huge, and as much as we can question his work ethic, he is in the NFL and in excellent shape for any normal person. No doubt the guy will weight 350 pounds and have all kinds of health issues with his legs and knees and probably diabetes after he retires. He looks the part.
And being that big has it’s disadvantages. Look at Shaq with his free throws. When I saw Mark Sanchez’s TD last week on the super-screen at the Hilton, it hit me that it was such a touchy, “finesse” pass, that Jamarcus really has zero chance of doing something like that, due to being 6′8, having huge hands and more strength. The ball is too damn small for him for some of these patterns, lol.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Some of you might recall that I lost a bet over the 2008 NBA finals, and I ended up buying a Celtics’ jersey for a Raider fan named CT Raider. We have kept in touch via e-mail and he wanted me to tell everyone “Hi” and post this link, which is a picture of him at a Broncos-Raiders game:
http://us.mc596.mail.yahoo.com/mc/showMessage?filterBy=&.rand=995177914&midIndex=0&mid=1_13638_ALIMDUwAANHaSrkpJA458xmYbX0&f=1&m=1_13638_ALIMDUwAANHaSrkpJA458xmYbX0%2C1_176_AMQMDUwAAIJDSqpDKAFI%2Bxt7glk%2C1_916_AJoMDUwAAHySSqnm0gjuLW5DjwU%2C1_1460_AKYMDUwAAM00SqnehACCXVjDejw%2C1_1903_AJQMDUwAAKAJSqme3ArIHDRjAww%2C1_2402_AI4MDUwAAJVQSqmRwgp03mi9sdY%2C&sort=date&order=down&startMid=0&pSize=25&hash=a483ac20ec191b485394926a686a5d13&.jsrand=9083454&acrumb=4oT3QpkhZH9&enc=auto&cmd=msg.scan&pid=2&fn=jimatdenver.JPG
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
So many excuses for Jamarcus.
Dakota if you have the time, can you pull a list together with the many excuses, and break them down with bullit points to the number of times his weight, arm, receivers, what he ate, drank, and other tangible reason are on display.
If you do that I will listen to the Branch interview and tell you if it’s worth listening to.
I’m thinking of your list similar to the potential Terrell Owens signing in the spring.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I hope they wear black this Sunday because it makes Jamarcus look less fat.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
legend Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
… or fake insanity and open up a flower shop.
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September 23rd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Never mind…that link didn’t work…sorry, it is a pretty cool picture.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Dakota
Will you pull the list together, pretty please..
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
legend Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
… or fake insanity and open up a flower shop.
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BSJ
You know KK will be on your back for that comment. How insensative are you. Let’s drop the scotchguard part.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
having Schilens back will do wonders for JAMhock. imo
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Russel has been inaccurate even in college. In college, he got away with it because of inferior talent level – obviously.
On top of everything Gannon has said (which I absolutely agree with), I also question Russel’s professionalism – how the heck does a professional athlete – at the highest level of competition, mind you – come in so overweight?!?!
I really question his dedication to his craft and his team, at this point. Think about it from this perspective, everyday we go to work and we do the best we can to get ahead and keep paychecks coming in. Most of us live paycheck to paycheck – so for sure we’re going to do whatever it takes to get better in our jobs to ensure that we keep our job. This guy already has big money. So, it appears to me that he is a slacker and is not concerned with putting in the time to get better.
As die-hard Raider fans, we deserve a QB who works as hard as the people who pay their hard-earned money to watch the team play!
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Lol, I don’t think so Dell. Sorry…but here, I’ll repost the TO list just for you:
Dakota Says:
March 5th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Pro T.O.
Jhill
Samhain
Rockstar
Voldemort
DT42
Raider4Life
NoMoreFargas
Mike
Chris in NY
Da Racoon
Unknown
SacRaider
S&B
Kush
Edward Teach
Hell No to T.O.
Dakota
Oakglenn
COW
M
Bo S. Jackson
Senile King
BuckRaider
Coinman
Kirk
Fillet O Fish
McFaddenswaggon
Hwnrdr
Blackdeath
666
Hubbard Run Me Throw
CJ Legend 34
Lefty12
BBB
Raider O
Brien
They Call Me Assassin
909raiderlifer
RaiderDogg
Darkknight01
Cho-Be
RaiderDell
Lynn from Snot
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Exlaraiderseasonticketholder
Vegas Raider
Copenhagen_Fan
KoolKell
#24
860Todd Christensen’s Shadow
LA Raider
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
ottocrat Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
… just by looking at his JaNormous head.
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JaNormous Russell. LMAO.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
DuhMarcBust… He is a bust. Gannon was being kind. PLus DuhMarcus is dumber than a bag of rocks, he doesn’t have the IQ to be a Pro Bowl, Super Bowl QB. There, it had to be said. He knows less than 80% of the playbook! Cable admitted this! Their offense is about as Vanilla as it can get already. We’ll be stuck with DuhMarcBust for at least two more seasons.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Yep Eric Metcalf was special.His dad Terry was good 2
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Yeah Russell should throw it sidearm like Gannon, and never more than 8 yeards downfield. And try to steamroll a LB on a scramble.
Methinks Gannon has arm envy…
Where would Russell’s numbers be if he had Timmy, Garner and Rice to toss to?
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Arm envy? LMAO..you think a single qb in the NFL wants Russell’s arm?
Why would they?
His arm in like a sledge hammer out of control.
When you throw a 15 feet screen pass that goes OVER the receivers head?
Where would Russell’s numbers be if he had Rice or Brown?
WHY DOES IT MATTER? HE CAN’T GET THE BALL CONSISTENTLY TO THE RECEIVER..had he played with them? THEY WOULD HAVE REAMED HIS ASS, AND DEMANDED THEY BE TRADED OR THE RAIDERS GOT A NEW QB.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Dakota
Thanks for the list to see again.
Don’t look to me for the interview on Branch. LOL
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
JB and CJ
You guys are right on, we all just kind of assumed that McFadden would be motioned into the slot on many 2nd and 3rd down plays, and we have seen very little of it this year. Ultimatly If Bush would have been more willing to give it a try at FB last season it would have opened up a ton for this offense. What Bush failed to realize was being FB for McFadden would mean being a single back half the time with Mcfadden motioning out subject to LB coverage. He just simply needed to prove he could lead block for Mcfadden if teams got wise and started to go nickle when both Mcfadden and Bush were in the backfield. The way things are right now teams will continue to send in a nickle back when Bush and Mcfadden are back there knowing Mcfadden will be motioned outside, or some type of misdirection pitch to mcfadden outside are the only real options with Bush refusing to develope as a lead blocker.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:55 pm
I understand Dell.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Huff to start if Eugene can’t go , JLH could be back if not DMac to fair catch punts. Pears to start LG
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September 23rd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Mr. Gannon was giving solid constructive criticism,
with key points being addressed:
1) Coaching/QB stability; which means Mr. Davis needs to retain Mr. Hackett as QB coach as well as Head Coach Cable. Mr. Russell playing with the same HC & QB coach will do wonders for the organization, the qb, and especially the team.
2) Mr. Russell needs to not be afraid to make a mistake. I think (yes this comes from lack of coaching stability and Kiffin deserves much of this criticism) Kiffin over emphasizied not throwing ints.
3) Jamarcus just fire that football. Your WRs are wearing gloves.
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Gawd CJ!!!!That was fuggin great watching Eric Metcalf!!!!!!!
I noticed something tho…Metcalf does a little delay move B4 commiting himself on a running play…2 where Dmac hits the line faster than ANY back I;ve ever seen
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Dakota
Half or maybe less than half are not even on this blog. What happen, did you scare them off.
AWOL= Voldemort, Samahain,Filet o fish, cho be,coinman,senile king( I liked his Nick) etc.,,
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Didn’t Jamarcus used to have a chin? His chin strap now looks like it is just covering his epiglottis.
Anyone?
Anyone?
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
4evaRaider Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Gawd CJ!!!!That was fuggin great watching Eric Metcalf!!!!!!!
I noticed something tho…Metcalf does a little delay move B4 commiting himself on a running play…2 where Dmac hits the line faster than ANY back I;ve ever seen
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Registration not Dakota scared them off.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Take your time Russell. You’ll get there…
He relied too much on his arm strength and got a way with making those fall away throws and leaving his feet. It was very natural to him.
Now suddenly he’s got pro level coaches trying to make him Joe Pocket passeer. which yeah, he needs to do, but they’ve stifled him and he’s stuck between both worlds right now.
Worried about his feet and caught between wingin’ it LSU style or planting, setting, reading, throwing and the mechinics of it.
He’ll get there…this year too…
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Man, I hope we beat those friggin Broncos!!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
EX
Are you kiddin me. What registration? Or is it the posting to fast, or the time difference between commments. That is a good reason also.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Anyone remember when some fans & Bay Area sportwriters were saying Kerry Collins was a better fit for the Raiders & would have better success than Rich Gannon!?!?!?!
A couple of short years ago, Raider fans believed Jamarcus was the savior, fast-forward to 2009 “Russel, Gannon address accuracy”.
How quickly things turn sour…
Meanwhile, Joe Flacco & Matt Ryan come in to the league and start tearing it up from day 1…
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
If JLH can’t go, D-Mac to be PR will FAIR CATCH ONLY! per, Cable.—-Jerry’s twitter..
Huh?
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Russell was better with his crappy LSU mechanics. In having Hackett and co. trying to tweak his game so much, he’s overthinking his throws.
These first two games have been bad. It will get better.
We all know he’s capable of making good throws and managing a game. We saw it last year.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
How does JR’s explanation get around throwing the ball into the ground, not hitting a wide open receiver, and not being able to complete a screen pass? To me, it’s more a matter of mechanics than anything else.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Unoticed in the Jamarcus “scandal” is the fact this run defense has IMPROVED…
No 100 yd rushers right?
Ricky Brown showed hustle, Morrison had 13 tackles against KC, Branch is betting better and Seymour improves the whole line.
Nnamdi even looks good busting up the run…
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Can’t wait to see how Pears does at LG. I would love to see us upgrade at RG when Gallery gets back, and if Pears performs well, that is exactly what we will get. I’m not sure where Barnes stood before his injury, but when we signed this guy all I could think of is how much a move to RT would benefit this guys strenghs (Powerful and great at POA), and gloss over his weaknesses (not quite quick enough to handle elite speed rushers specifically dwight freeny). I sure hope Barnes has kept a good attitude and is now starting to push Green for that RT spot. I would love to see that right side of our OL upgraded and I think we have the players currently on the roster to do so.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
#57
Dakota you remembered! Ah those were the days I can just imagine TO with his tears falling from behind his glasses yelling “JRuss is my QB!!!!!” I still don’t have a problem with the guy. But we are in a better place with our wide receivers than i thought we would be. Murphy has stepped up and has some upside. Chaz has the potential to be a solid number one option.
Today is a good day, I still think we are going to destroy the Broncos, I’m in first place in my fantasy league and Gannon agreed with me that JRuss’s issues are correctable. But he went with foot work and knee bend. I went with hand placement and him trying to throw the ball too hard, and poor release points. JRuss has always had solid games vs the Broncos so i’m not worried. But i would like to see WAY MORE cut blocking from the O-Line. And i can’t wait for Mario to crush Elvis this week-end.
GO RAIDERS!!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
You can understand everything Russell is saying if you actually listen to what he is saying.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Given alot of us has eaten crow over our whining of Huff over the years. We should be a lil more patient with Russ as it is his only 21 first game so far. Quite honestly, I only expected us to compete next year but this accelerated growth so far is a pleasant surprise. Everyone should calm down after Russ gets us into first place and a win over the Donkeys.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
#63 – Richochet.
I agree.
Can you imagine what Garner, Brown or Rice would say if Russel was missing them as bad as he’s missing his receivers now?
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Alisgod
Fair comment. To others in this blog, the missed throws on some of the easy excuted plays are very troublesome, and are very bad throws.
i have to believe Jamarcus will never be a high percentage QB, regarding his accuracy, but it would be nice to see a completed screen pass or a out pattern completed.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Russell vs. Denver in 08. 27 of 37 (73%), 332yds., 3td’s, 0 ints, 127.3 passers rating.—D. White’s twitter.
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No wonder the Donkey’s have a new Coaching staff….
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
A lot of this may very well have to do with confidence in his players. That they are going to be where he expects them to be. As well as some fundamental flaws in his rhythm.
That’s the essence behind what JR said and what Gannon eluded to when saying he’s very accurate to the TE. Just think about that …how can that be? It just doesn’t make much sense to be accurate to some and not others.
ZMiller says the same thing ….JR just has to develop a level of trust with the wideouts (ex-TEs).
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
this is about murphy’s catch and how we got robbed
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=fleming/090923&sportCat=nfl
read this gotta love this fleming guy for looking into this issue and hes confused why murphy didn’t get a td after jones and rosario had the same catch and they were awarded tds
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Let’s get Mike Mitchell in there and hit them with a couple of run blitzes. We didn’t win the San Diego game but we certainly physically kicked their asses. Our D, in particular Seymour, was kicking ass and taking names.
A little more of that against Denver topped off with a couple of Mitchell beheadings would be nice. Our D just needs to stay mean. They should also share that level of mean with our Offense letting them know what’s expected of them. Kind of reminds me a little of the good old day Raider defense.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Rich Gannon should be the Raiders General Manager.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
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September 23rd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Last time Russell played the Broncos, he was 10/11 and a TD.
We need to see more games like this. Accurate, manage the game. Complete enough passes for them to respect it and open up the run game.
YAC is going to be important. Just have Russell get them the ball and let his playmakers make plays.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 pm
New post up
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
JR stares down his intended receivers for so long that you’d think a Raiderette was playing WR for us.
I can’t believe JR is partially blaming the young o-line for his struggles. The o-line has been extremely well. They have been giving him time and picking up the blitzes. JR, there is something called the hot route and that doesn’t mean fumbling the ball like a hot potato for no reason (at least he hasn’t done that yet this year).
Ok all of that was just for fun. I think JR can improve but he has a long way to go. Fortunately he is still young and Al Davis will give him plenty of time to improve. I hope he proves all of us wrong this Sunday. Go Raiders!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
# alisgod Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Given alot of us has eaten crow over our whining of Huff over the years. We should be a lil more patient with Russ as it is his only 21 first game so far. Quite honestly, I only expected us to compete next year but this accelerated growth so far is a pleasant surprise. Everyone should calm down after Russ gets us into first place and a win over the Donkeys.
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Eating crow over Huff? It’s only two games fella.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Raider Dell Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Dakota
Half or maybe less than half are not even on this blog. What happen, did you scare them off.
AWOL= Voldemort, Samahain,Filet o fish, cho be,coinman,senile king( I liked his Nick) etc.,,
That’s because they can only use 1 sign in name now
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Did I see somebody say they agree with nutochet
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Please write down these names, one of them will be with the raiders in 2010.
Gruden
Gannon
Jim harbaugh
Wouldnt it be nice for Gruden to be GM, Harbaugh head coach, Gannon offensive coordinator….
Talk about a offensive powerhouse.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Bottom line is, the Raiders are paying JR millions of dollars to play QB!
Athletes who get paid millions of dollars should be expected to execute what they are paid millions for.
No excuses. Can you imagine sitting in a meeting with the boss or anyone else on the job and telling them, I just need time to develop or gain trust with my fellow employees… whatever.
I want JR to succeed as much as anybody, but stop making excuses and make it happen – period! That’s what he’s paid to do.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
olskoolraiderfan Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
#63 – Richochet.
I agree.
Can you imagine what Garner, Brown or Rice would say if Russel was missing them as bad as he’s missing his receivers now?
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I know that Rice demanded to be traded because the Niners had re-upped Jeff Garcia’s contract, and that Garcia’s balls were so off target, the receivers felt they were going to get badly injured coming back for his throws, or extending up over their head.
T. O. did the same thing.
I suspect any of the above, including players like Moss, would have long since reamed JR by now.
Now? No one has tenure, or job security enough to call out JR..I suspect the fans will do that for them, if JR continues like he has.
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:40 pm
well, we can at least say that Gannon on many occasions has come out and state his support for the Raiders and that he wants to see them turn it around. His critique is out of frustration. He has some respect, loyalty and appreciation for the team that gave him a team to call his own after many years of being a journeyman.
I would not mind having Gannon come in and assist Paul Hackett and eventually take over as qb coach. It is the Raider tradition to have former players come in as coach. If sanjal Lal aint’ getting it done with our Wideouts, heck, bring Tim Brown in.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 pm
I will never ever badmouth Rich Gannon. He is the main reason that we even had a chance to cheer for the Raiders this decade. Without him, we would be in a 14+ year slide of Cincinnati Bengal proportions. He is outspoken, but he got it done. It was not his fault that Tony (never saw a side of beef that I did not like)Siragusa sat on his shoulder and we did not have anybody that could catch Shannon “Horseface” Sharpe on a 96yd pass play vs. the Ravens. That was our Superbowl year…everything was perfect; we would have killed the Giants.
Raider fans, do not forget our last MVP. He was a bulldog, exactly what we needed at the time.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I have alot of respect for Gannon, I hope J. Russel can put it together. imo What you need is alot of heart and dedication, Russel needs to put in ALL the Extra overtime to be a complete QB. Work work work
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Hey Raiders Fans and wecolme to reality!
Yes we have a young team, yes we have major injuries to counted on players.
Blame the QB all you want, he is not a bust! He’s doing the best with what he has to work with.
Yes, JR isn’t a major force as a QB yet, in this instant age of electronics, everyone is a bust in 1 minute, football is a game of time and production on the field, always has ,always will. In most cases, controlling clock, controls game. We had the clock thrown at us last game, but we pulled it out. That tells me a lot of what this team is made of. To sit and say one pass, or another, didn’t do what someone wanted, is an inaccurate assessment of the total exploits of this young team. I saw a lot of comradre in this years team, absent for so long, and if it carries into the next game, Donkies are getting re-shoed.
It’s easy to sit in here and be haters, but this is my team, since 64, and I stand by them, in injury and health, that they will continue the uphill battle that the NFL presents them any given week.
We are Raider Fans, we back our team, swaggering or staggering, we cover their azzes.
You in?
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Can you believe it, the Donkeys are now a 1 pt favorite.
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
That’s for ticket selling purposes, and lines in Vegas! lol
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Raiders are always under-dogs, I love it!!!!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:47 pm
exlaraiderseasonticketholder Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Can you believe it, the Donkeys are now a 1 pt favorite.
I
think you 
meant to say “THE DENVER BRONCOS” 
May the “BRONCO UNIVERSE” have mercy on your black soul 
September 23rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
yeah, fat ass saragusa had to land on gannon… without ever getting a reprimand or a fine. I saw later in an interview, how he would never forget that moment. as if he was sent out to do it, and had a feeling of remorse for doing it.
We would have had that game if Gannon wouldn’t have went down. who did we have, Bobby Hoeing?
and then the next year, we had tuck rule, and then the next the chucky bowl where barret went awol on us. We could have beat them with Barret and sticking to a power running game to open up the pass.
a string of bad luck if you ask me. Thats three potential superbowls that we missed out on.
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:35 pm
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September 23rd, 2009 at 6:43 pm
They say Al’s mind is sharp as ever. How bout his eyes ? If he sees Russell as his QB for the next several yrs its going to be ugly. I had flashbacks of Marc freakn Wilson watching him sunday !!
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:47 pm
we need to run bush up the middle an use Dmac on the outside he does not push the pile enough. I hope chaz comes back soon he is a big target an aleast Tubby can miss high an outside an he can still catch them. God Help Please!!
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Fat boy cant even throw a screen pass i couldnt help but laugh he is horible wtf throws a bullet pass into the dirt. lol dumb ass go put your wack ass mink coat back on mabye u should try waddlin for a first down next time when everyones covered stupid!
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I have faith in JR, but I also am a HUGE Rich Gannon fan. That guy was and is an OCD detail-oriented preparation freak, and I think anything he points out about QB technique should be listened to. AND, I’ll never forget that Donkos game in 2002
when we broke the 4 game losing streak, in large part to Gannon nearly breaking the record for completion percentage in a single game, which he would have broken had Tim Brown not dropped an easily catchable ball.
It may have took him a while to mature and find his place in the NFL, but Rich Gannon is THE MAN in my book.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Wow … what a team player JaMarcus … put the blame on your rookie WRs … that right there tells me he is a loser.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:01 pm
As far as Gannon coaching, don’t count on it although I do agree with his assessments.Gannon knows that if Davis gave Gruden the control he earned they would all have 1 or possibly 2 more super bowl rings.Gannon and Gruden are too sensible to work for/with Al Davis, it was fun while it lasted.I think the team is on the right track from a stability standpoint, the drafts have been horrendous and I don’t see JR winning anything!
I predict at least 2 picks on sunday and a loss to the Broncos.Al has picked Javon Walker to sit and stew, he does this to players he doesn’t like, it’s a Davisism!! Starting two rookies is astonishing and I wonder if its ever been done before?? not sure
September 23rd, 2009 at 10:24 pm
OK so someone plz tell me if Mike Mitchell is really gonna see some playing time this sunday? show me a link to an article or something cuz i have deff been lookin forward to see this kid play since his youtube vid im sure all have seen!
September 23rd, 2009 at 10:53 pm
JM is about as smart as a stump. He can’t complete a freakin sentence. Has no self control. Thinks about as fast as a turtle on chronic. Lacks leadership. Has yet to really show me the eye of the tiger. ( minus a couple of 4th quarter td’s, that I really can’t yet explain…ya know?
Rookie WR’s need to get in sync?
BULL
I see open WR’s on nearly every play.
We would be better off with either of the back ups….seriously.
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:32 pm
gradkowski IN!
September 24th, 2009 at 6:22 am
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September 24th, 2009 at 10:01 am
JaPork Chop = wasted pic
DHB = James Jett DECOY no Hands
Stanford Rout = Touchdown givin up
September 24th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I agree with LA to The Bay and 860Todd. Russell is overthinking and trying to learn what Hackett is teaching him and at the same time we have a young set of receivers also trying to learn.
I almost sense when Russell goes back to pass on sideline routes he looks up and expects his receivers to be further along in their route and when they are not he panics and throws it out of bounds. When he looks in the middle of the field its not really so much about timing and he sees the target and throws strikes.
We are running team with the threat to strike from anywhere on the field. That is what Coach Davis wants and that is the kind of team he built. So if Russell throws for 50% and 1 pick ( preferably no picks) and 1 or 2 TDs ( especially during crunch time) with 215 yards a game. That is all we need and that is all Coach Davis wants from his QB. The bottom line is to win