Defense shows some flashes, yet consistently gives up big plays.

Offense can’t get the job done. 7 points just aint gonna cut it.

The offensive woes of the LOWEST scoring team in the NFL continues.

I’m really not too surprised.

What does surprise me is to see anyone calling for the return of Jamarcus Russell as the Raid’s starting QB.

We’re going to hear the same old nonsense about Russell. We’re going to hear that JR has all the talent and potential in the world, he just has to dedicate himself.

To those of you that still haven’t given up on Russell, I ask what talent does he have ?

Arm strength is about it.

Besides having a strong arm, JR has minimal talent.

He’s relatively immobile. It’s not that he can’t run, but he has no pocket presence, doesn’t feel or react well to pressure, can’t slip or slide to extend a play. He fumbles too easily as a result of not feeling pressure and failing to secure the football. His delivery is on the slow side.

Russell is horribly innaccurate. Time and again, he has missed wide open receivers. And I’m not talking about narrowly missing. He’s not even in the same time zone on alot of his throws, even when he’s not pressured. He has no touch. He can’t even throw a catchable dump off to running backs.

Russell doesn’t see the field and can’t read a defense.

So again, I ask, what talent has JR exhibited ?

Let’s assume Russell suddenly develops an extreme work ethic and tirelessly dedicates himself to being the best he can be.

It’s possible he might be able to have a better grasp of the playbook and feel for the game. He might be able to better read a defense, maybe even run a no huddle or audible. He might even develop the ability to pump fake or use his eyes to manipulate defenders.

Possible. But not probable.

Because the truth is, Jamarcus Russell is a certified MORON.

Anyone that’s ever listened to an interview with this buffoon, or read his incomprehensible statements in the press, knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that Russell is a mental midget.

Combine Russell’s mental deficiencies, lack of accuracy, and other previously mentioned shortcomings–and top them off with a questionable work ethic– and you come up with one of the BIGGEST BUSTS IN NFL HISTORY.

And yet, there are still those clamoring for the return of Jamarcus Russell as the Raider’s starting QB and face of the franchise.

These people are out of their minds.

Is Gradkowski the answer ? Probably not.

But I’ll tell you this — Russell is DEFINITELY NOT THE ANSWER.

Yes, the Raider offensive line is crap and the receivers are inexperienced. It would be hard for any QB to have a great degree of success with this supporting cast.

But make no mistake, JR is a turkey. Not the kind of turkey we enjoy on Thanksgiving, but the kind that has no business ever quarterbacking the Raiders again.

Happy turkey day.

Taxguy, have you ever seen Russell or been around him? have you talked to the coaches? Have you talke to the players?

I have and I know for a fact he cares and works. he’s just young and stupid, he needs to frow up

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lol. I agree priest. I don’t like the bro-hawk either.

With that said, happy thanksgiving 2 u all

1. The missed INT in the first when Scott boned up was the turning point. That 1 play could have made a huge difference.

2. Morrison is absolute garbage. I think he is the worst LB in the NFL. Watching him makes me want to puke.

3. Rush was good today, but tackling technique was horrible. Romo escaped several plays when he should have been sacked.

4. WRs are getting better with Gradkowski. He needed better protection today but you can definitely see improvement.

5. Passing offensive scheme is junk. Most likely due to inexperience at WR.

Commentatotrs r saying Grad played well, while everyone said JR sucked, so who is better now?