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After all the aggressive free agent moves made in Oakland this offseason, they wouldn't mean as much if the Raiders didn't see progress from quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2007. While rumors swirled that Russell had ballooned to 300 pounds earlier in the offseason, he took the field last week and proudly announced he was at 269. That's a relief to the Raiders faithful, and especially coach Lane Kiffin, who said the difference from what he saw from Russell was "night and day."

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May 19, 2008  07:36 AM ET

*cough* overrated *cough*

May 19, 2008  07:41 AM ET

over rated..... YES, luckily he isn't overweight. I would think that being over a certain weight would void the contract, especially 300lbs.

May 19, 2008  08:30 AM ET

That why all that money they give to these unproven players should be restructured. Show me what you got before I pay you!!

May 19, 2008  08:33 AM ET

He'll be a stud. Go Raider's!

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May 19, 2008  08:43 AM ET

Fat boy

May 19, 2008  08:43 AM ET

Better off replacing Sapp at DT

May 19, 2008  09:02 AM ET

too bad he can't learn an offense and the Raiders are being forced to use a limited playbook because he can't learn all the terms.

May 19, 2008  09:03 AM ET

All you haters don't have a better prospect at QB, Squeeb you think Aaron Rodgers is gonna be better than Russell, or J. Campbell or whoever your favorite team is now?

May 19, 2008  09:08 AM ET

lol squeeb you're a skins fan. Any team with Jason Cambell as its QB shouldn't be talking about someone being "over-rated."

May 19, 2008  09:08 AM ET

269.. actually 283 but a beast. He still has many questions but has potential. Sad to say the raiders of today brings the worst out of potential stars...

May 19, 2008  09:10 AM ET

He's had one year, sat out all of training camp, and you idiots are talking about him being overrated and his contract? Guess what, after this year you still wont know if he's overrated.

Now Alex Smith on the other hand, he's overrated. He's had several years to prove so.

May 19, 2008  09:19 AM ET

What can I say.. something about the way this guy started his NFL path, just rubbed me the wrong way.

Why bring Campbell into the picture? I never said anywhere on this forum that he was the answer at QB.

May 19, 2008  09:28 AM ET

He should have gotten his contract done in time last year and been on the field. He's still basically a rookie right now..

May 19, 2008  09:36 AM ET

however much he weighs, he has a cannon. 60 yards on his knees. crazy

May 19, 2008  09:40 AM ET

Russell will release Havoc with McFadden, Oo he cant learn the play book blah blah blah. He held out of training camp. He came from LSU so expect greatness

May 19, 2008  09:53 AM ET

Yeah. LSU has a history of producing great NFL quarterbacks...

May 19, 2008  09:55 AM ET

THIS GUY IS OVERRATED I WOULD TAKE DAVE CARR OVER HIM IN A HEART POUND!

May 19, 2008  10:03 AM ET

He hasn't had a full of training camp or a season...how can anybody call him overrated...I swear ppl love to hate...he wasn't drafted for the on the field production anyway...he was dratfed off potential...if after a year or two he doesn't produce..then hit em with "overrated" or "bust"

 
May 19, 2008  10:18 AM ET

I'd like to see how he progresses with a full training camp this year and time to absorb the system.

The Raiders' D may be where it's at, though. Good system, good corners- it all depends on the pass rush!

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