Raiders Insider: Could two days of talks end Russell stalemate?

[RaiderChick2]

Thanks 40. Lets hope it gets done soon!

[gdamac]

Originally Posted by madstork

The two sides need to get in a room together, eyeball to eyeball, and get this done. When the Jets finally signed Revis, Mike Tannenbaum went on the radio and said, "His agents are in our building and we're not letting them out until we have a deal. We're ordering in for dinner tonight." We need to make that happen.

cosign

[gdamac]

It does seem silly to give a guy guaranteed money that isn't guaranteed, but then again it seems even more silly to give a guy who never took a snap in the league $30+ mil guaranteed, but such is the state of pro foot ball today. I do think you should have to make the team to get the $$$, I understand wanting to get the money if you get hurt in the line of duty, but even if you get cut?

[trueraiderfan17]

Originally Posted by madstork

The two sides need to get in a room together, eyeball to eyeball, and get this done. When the Jets finally signed Revis, Mike Tannenbaum went on the radio and said, "His agents are in our building and we're not letting them out until we have a deal. We're ordering in for dinner tonight." We need to make that happen.

great post! I totally agree

[toobs cruiser]

Originally Posted by raiderran

I officially no longer care if JaGreedy ever signs a contract.

I've been there for a while.

[Garner25]

Originally Posted by live4slvr&blk

I didn't know practice films get traded.

Me either

[crizpynutz]

Raiders offering $60 million with $30+ million guaranteed and the skills and injury clause.....yet no Russell signature?

[Bleed S & B]

Here is one idea that I don't think has been mentioned. I think it's possible that the Raider were in no hurry to get Russell into camp once we signed Culpepper. And it's not just because we thought Culpepper would be our starting QB. It's because we needed time to evaluate the three QB's to see which two we wanted to keep. And once we bring Russell into the fold one of those QB's will have to go or get their snaps reduced tremendously. I'm thinking that a deal will get done this week. This will give each QB one last chance to prove themselves. Russell will then have a 1 1/2 weeks to learn the system and then he will see his playing time in the 4th preseason game when you don't want your starters to get hurt.

[pantera55]

good post bro, I think you just may be correct

[CHAMPION316]

Originally Posted by Bleed S & B

Here is one idea that I don't think has been mentioned. I think it's possible that the Raider were in no hurry to get Russell into camp once we signed Culpepper. And it's not just because we thought Culpepper would be our starting QB. It's because we needed time to evaluate the three QB's to see which two we wanted to keep. And once we bring Russell into the fold one of those QB's will have to go or get their snaps reduced tremendously. I'm thinking that a deal will get done this week. This will give each QB one last chance to prove themselves. Russell will then have a 1 1/2 weeks to learn the system and then he will see his playing time in the 4th preseason game when you don't want your starters to get hurt.

Sounds good, at least its a thought that gives us all hope.

[romeo13]

Originally Posted by Bleed S & B

Here is one idea that I don't think has been mentioned. I think it's possible that the Raider were in no hurry to get Russell into camp once we signed Culpepper. And it's not just because we thought Culpepper would be our starting QB. It's because we needed time to evaluate the three QB's to see which two we wanted to keep. And once we bring Russell into the fold one of those QB's will have to go or get their snaps reduced tremendously. I'm thinking that a deal will get done this week. This will give each QB one last chance to prove themselves. Russell will then have a 1 1/2 weeks to learn the system and then he will see his playing time in the 4th preseason game when you don't want your starters to get hurt.

ROFL!!!!

You think a Rookie QB, who came out as a Junior can pick up this offense in a week and a half???

C-Peps a PRO BOWL QB!!! And he's having problems gettin the offense down.

I think you VASTLY overrate Russells IQ, and vastly UNDERRate how hard it is to QB in the NFL.

[tay]

Originally Posted by Bleed S & B

Here is one idea that I don't think has been mentioned. I think it's possible that the Raider were in no hurry to get Russell into camp once we signed Culpepper. And it's not just because we thought Culpepper would be our starting QB. It's because we needed time to evaluate the three QB's to see which two we wanted to keep. And once we bring Russell into the fold one of those QB's will have to go or get their snaps reduced tremendously. I'm thinking that a deal will get done this week. This will give each QB one last chance to prove themselves. Russell will then have a 1 1/2 weeks to learn the system and then he will see his playing time in the 4th preseason game when you don't want your starters to get hurt.

you never know, plus dont forget the laser-beam to the eye...

but he doesnt have to learn the O from scratch either, since hes on it from day one. if he signs, whenever he does, he is gonna be #3.

looks like Culpepper is gonna start the season now...and if he plays strong and we keep winning, Russell/Walter is gonna play the reliever and fight it out in next years camp. its not that bad afterall.

[LadysRaiders44]

Thanks 40

Could be Al's way of some free good publicity, once JRuss didn't go for the first contract Al's playin it out. The press is starting to look at the Raiders with a different edge. Possitive (not used to that) instead of being kicked around. I mean the chances of him starting anyways was slim, even starting mid-season was slim. He will sign, and soon. Just my lil' consperacy theory eh!