Jamarcus Russell, how do you think he will do the 2007 NFL season?

Answer 1

1. He'll only get to play ...maybe 12 games.
2. Oakland's offensive line isn't much better (might be worse) than Houston's
3. They have a thin receiving group

Outlook not good for him this year, or ever unless they give him better receivers and a line that protects him...he has a lot of talent and it sucks for QBs to go into systems like that...but his stats will not be good this year.

Answer 2

1) Chargers (11-5) - still a great offensive team with a solid defense. Norv Turner sucks as a head coach and will keep them from being 13-3 or 12-4. They'll also be one and done in the playoffs with Turner running the show. 2) Denver (10-6) - If Denver can sweep the season against the Chargers, 1st and 2nd might be switched around. Sophomore slump from Cutler, but it won't hurt too bad because of a solid 2 back running game and a defense that will be very hard to throw against. As a Chiefs fan I really hated writing that but I'm consoled by the fact that we'll beat Denver in Arrowhead. 3) Chiefs (8-8): The biggest problem is not which QB will be playing - it's if LJ will hold out and if he'll hold up well once he does play. The defense has gotten better and if things go really badly for Croyle at the QB spot, Huard has proven that he's a solid serviceable backup. 4) Raiders (4-12): Most improved in the offseason?? I guess when you suck that bad you have nowhere else to go but up. Rhodes will miss the first four games of the year, McCown is about a waste of space behind center and they have arguably the worst offensive line in the NFL- it's hard for a good QB to throw the ball from his back, but it's near impossible for a bad or inexperienced one to do that, and an unproven head coach that looked good as a coordinator at USC because they get the best talent and have great recruiting. Still the worst offense in the league and an overated defense - horrible at stopping the run so nobody will have to pass the ball against them just like last year.

Answer 3

If the Raiders are smart, they'll pencil JaMarcus Russell in now ... as the #3 quarterback.

Andrew Walter, who played in 12 games last season, should be the projected starter (even though he'll be out four-to-six weeks because of arthroscopic knee surgery), and Josh McCown, who has played in 35 games over three seasons, should be the backup.

The Raiders would be doing their organization, their fans, and JaMarcus Russell a grave disservice by lining him up behind the offensive line that surrender more sacks than any offensive line in the NFL. Realistically, the Raiders have NOTHING to gain by making him the starter as a rookie (unless it's late in the season).

JaMarcus WON'T play well behind the Raiders' offensive line. No one would. As good as Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are, neither of them would've learned to read defenses, go through their progressions, and make good throws if they'd had to consistently throw off their back foot, or worse, on the run.

Not only would JaMarcus play poorly, he'd learn bad habits, and his confidence would be shaken ... not to mention the increased risk of injury.

JaMarcus Russell has the talent to become an All-Pro quarterback, but he'll only realize his potential with proper instruction. That takes time. This is my suggestion to Al Davis: instruct Norv Turner to firmly plant JaMarcus on the Raider bench ... unless you want to see your future firmly planted on the turf of stadiums around the league.

Answer 4

I wish him all the luck but he plays for the Raiders. What the Raiders need to do is bring in Culpepper and have him start for a year or two so Russell can grow into the system. But if Russell starts, it will be a long season for him and the Raiders. Also, they can just plan who they will take #1 in the draft next year.

Answer 5

Depends on whether the Raiders O-line improves from last year. If the oline improves, their running game should improve. Which should make it easier on Russell. If the Dolphins release or trade Culpepper, it could be to Oakland. Which may put Russell on the bench for the year. So dont look for him to be another Vince Young,

Answer 6

History says probably not very good. It's hard for a rookie to have success right away. Especially since the Raiders don't have much talent around him. But it's not impossible just look at Big Ben in Pittsburgh.

Answer 7

He will struggle mightily. Name some WRs on the Raider roster? Cant name any? Me either. But Jamarcus will be their man. I see lots of sacks, lots of losses, and lots of grass being pulled out of his facemask this year. I don't see Oakland winning more than 5 games. Who would?

Answer 8

Don't look for him to start right away. Maybe by game 8. 1500 to 1800 yards and 10 to 12 tds. About as many ints. Look for raiders to be much better.

Answer 9

No he will not do well he is not the savior they need a O line badly if they have the same one then he will be destroyed like the QB's did last season. That was a bad pick !!!!

Answer 10

If he starts he'll struggle. Just being a rookie is tough enough but on a rebuilt OL, a rebuilding offense in general, he's going to have a tough year regardless.