Lane Kiffin will not start JaMarcus Russell for at least a few weeks because....

[d-mac37]

Originally Posted by Spottie

This kid is 22 years of age for crying out loud. And yes he is human, just in case you didn't get it. He's no friggin machine, alright? Stop talking about players as if they vere Madden-Like Models. There is a psychological approach to this game as well. the coaches think long term, as most of the "fans" are unwilling or unable of, (I vote for the latter) and therefore want to protect Russell as well as possible. That does not mean that he has a weak character or anything.

22 years old?

Good, so maybe we can take of the training wheels and floaties now.

He's human and has feelings.....

I thought this was the NFL - not a co-ed Shuffleboard league.

[Silver&Black151]

Originally Posted by BlackRain37

If you wanna flip someone off, try flippin off Russell's agents and the Raider Front Office for not getting JR into camp on time.

completely agree.... he might have been playing by now if it wasn't for them

[TheWis76]

Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune speculates that coach Lane Kiffin will not start JaMarcus Russell for at least a few weeks because of the poor team that surrounds him.

"You better make sure you have the right stuff around him... This is a guy who's not used to losing," Kiffin said. Kiffin wants to make sure Russell is both physically and psychologically prepared enough that he won't be frustrated by struggling in the NFL. Expect the Raiders to be patient with their rookie QB, and for him to only have value in dynasty leagues.

You know, not that Walter is anywhere near the same talent physically as Russsell... but this is exactly what I said about Walter last year. Not that he shouldn't start, but that if you expected Walter to do good and or show progress that you need to surround him with the tools to do so.

What I find interesting is that Kiffin sees those facts as it pertains to Russsell, but doesn't see it that way with Walter as he apparently has written Walter off.

Not that it matters at this point with Walter... but i still think there is something there that can maybe we can develop into a solid back up.

[CHAMPION316]

Originally Posted by ladyr8r

It'd be nice to be 'positive' and say things will happen and JaMarcus Russell will be great if he's thrown in now HOWEVER.....IMHO, as this season progresses, it seems to be worsening, so much as to even say, "you know, I got better **** to do w/my time on Sundays." Now, bein a true fan, that really isnt an option, therr's still some hope. Sooo..in sayin that, things may not improve this season, who knows. But I'll tell ya what, THE FUTURE IS NOW. FCK THAT FEW WEEKS BUSINESS. Let him come in and get some reps, atleast in the last quarter of the game since thats wherr the Raiders blow it. Aside from the other crap goin on in offense, the QB carousel is extremely frustrating......SMh.....

I agree or else I will become a Patriots and jump the bandwagon and buy a Brady jersey because this team does not know what to do at all. I already explain that in one of my other post just incase you guys feel like asking why.

[da GM]

Why do we still have 4qbs?

[oaktown510]

then fix our line, otherwise we will never have russell on field if you want protection around him

[Coach_G]

Originally Posted by Raiders40

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/news.aspx?sport=NFL

yes, absolutely, build the team around him for success and don't throw him into the fire or to the lions (however you want to say it)...

[or24]

a few weeks? optimistic...

[thatraider707]

the russell era has to begin sometime soon!

[O G RAIDER]

So you start JR and all of a sudden the Oline does a complete 180? No more false starts or holding? Extended pass protection that will allow the WR's to magically start to seperate themselves from the defense and score lots of TD's? It ain't gonna happen, so I say be patient till it's time to put him in a more secure setting than it is right now.