McCown questionable after injury

[Raiders40]

http://www.mercurynews.com/sportsheadlines/ci_7012531

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I wonder what Walter meant when he said this....

"It's just a situation where you're a pro," Walter said, when asked about his precarious standing with the team that selected him in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft. "Everything works itself out."

He wouldn't be saying that in the sense that now he's a mainstay in the roster, as he would know that Kiffin wants him gone asap.

He wouldn't be saying that in the sense that now he gets a crack as a starter to prove he's starting quality, as he's not even starting.

He wouldn't be saying that in the sense that now he can go to another team, as that's out of context.

He wouldn't be saying that in the sense of "haha Josh, haha Lane, I get to stay around longer", because he's "a pro" who wouldn't have that sort of attitude anyway.

So what does it mean? Even if he meant he gets to stay on the roster longer, that's not exactly a situation where "everything" works itself out as he's still potentially being cut.

Or...maybe...he's basically leaking the fact that now due to McCown's injury, that Kiffin and co have finally decided to just carry all four Qbs....especially with Culpepper potentially injurable too.

One thing about Walter I do like is that he's hell-bent on staying a Raider. He doesn't want to just go somewhere else, he wants to win back the starting job - as unrealistic as that may be with Russell around the corner, you never know, he could be a starter sometime this year if there are any more injuries or shocking QB play from McCown-Culpepper. And if he wins his games as starter, there could be a 3-way QB controversy brewing.

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The Raiders signed wide receiver Drisan James to their practice squad. He played at Boise State and participated in the Chicago Bears in training camp this year. Former Boise State defensive back Chris Carr said of James: "He's better than most of the receivers in the league."

Drisan James

COLLEGE - (2006) Finished second on the team with 33 catches for a team-best 554 yards and two touchdowns...Led the team in receiving yards per game (46.2) and yards per catch (16.8)...Also rushed seven times for 54 yards...Had a season-high 125 yards receiving and a touchdown on three catches against Sacramento State...Caught four passes for 118 yards at San Jose State...Had a season-best five catches for 66 yards against Hawaii...Had four catches against Utah State and at Wyoming...Caught three passes for 44 yards against Nevada in the Broncos BCS bowl clinching win over Nevada in the season finale and three passes for 36 yards at Utah...Had two catches against Louisiana Tech (59 yards), at New Mexico State (23 yards) and Idaho (13 yards)...Had one catch for 28 yards against Fresno State plus one carry for 25 yards...

(2005) Named second-team All-WAC...Tied for second on the team with 34 catches and 518 yards...Averaged 15.2 yards per catch and 43.2 yards per game...Also rushed seven times for 70 yards...Best receiving game came against Portland State when he had a career-high seven catches for a career-high 100 yards...Had five catches for 91 yards at Utah State...Caught six passes for 65 yards at Hawai’i...Had 50 or more yard receiving against Fresno State (50), Idaho (55) and Boston College (53) in the MPC Computers Bowl...Caught one touchdown passes at Oregon State and against Boston College...Named preseason second-team All-WAC by Athlon Sports...(2004) Part of Boise State’s deep and productive wide receiver corps...Had a breakout season for the Broncos, earning honorable mention All-WAC honors after moving into the Broncos starting lineup midway through the season...Caught at least one pass in every Bronco game...Finished second on the team in receptions (40) and receiving yards (568), while catching one touchdown...Finished ninth in the WAC in receiving yards per game (47.3 ypg)...Proved fearless making tough catches across the middle...Best game came at UTEP where he caught a season-high seven passes for a season-best 89 yards and a touchdown...Had five catches for 57 yards against BYU...Caught four passes on four separate occasions...Had four catches for 73 yards against Oregon State, four catches for 73 yards at San Jose State, four catches for 50 yards against Hawai’i and four catches for 33 yards against SMU...Had three catches for 50 yards against Louisiana Tech and three for 47 yards against Fresno State...(2003) Backup wide receiver for the Broncos...Played in seven games, catching five passes for 74 yards...Also returned one punt for three yards...(2002) Redshirted during the 2002 season, his first with the Bronco program.

HIGH SCHOOL - As a senior, James caught 35 passes for 659 yards and six touchdowns at Westview High School in leading the squad to a conference championship and the state playoffs...He was a two-time all-region selection at wide receiver and was named to the 2001 West Valley Dream Team...Was selected by the Arizona Republic as one of the top 25 players in the state...Also excelled in track and field, winning conference championships in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, and the high jump...An outstanding student in the classroom, James was a member of Westview High School’s Honor Roll as a junior and senior...High school football coach was George Martinez.

MAJOR - General Business Management

BOISE STATE VARSITY LETTERS EARNED - Three

[ekgraider]

thanks

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I found this on ESPN, not sure how valid it is...

News: Walter is expected to be the backup quarterback this Sunday, and then will be let go on Monday when the team is able to activate RB Dominc Rhodes, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.

Sep. 27, 10:33 AM ET