JaMarcus Russell Finally Benched

Shapecity · Nov 18, 2009

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP)—The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell(notes) on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski(notes) for the foreseeable future.

Coach Tom Cable made the announcement of the change following practice as the Raiders (2-7) prepare to play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Cable said this was not a temporary move, that his plan is to stick with Gradkowski.

“I don’t want to be like that,” he said. “This is where we’re headed and what we’re going to do. He’ll take this team and go with it.”

Russell was not in the locker room during the media access period and was not available for comment after the decision was announced. Cable said Russell was disappointed by the decision but worked hard in practice Wednesday

Cable said owner Al Davis gave him the autonomy to make the decision on his own and supported the move.

“As we all know, it’s important to include him in everything so he knows what’s going on with this football team,” Cable said.
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Source: Y! Sports

drexlersdad · Nov 18, 2009

he might make a pretty good nose takle

Mamba · Nov 18, 2009

Fuck that shit, they should've kept him in there so Cincy could stop the Raiders this weekend.

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