PT 1 of 4: "Young Guns of the Wild West" The Chiefs Brody Croyle

  In Oakland of course, the Raiders 2007 number one overall Draft pick Jamarcus Russell comes on line and is expected to start right from the get in 2008. He made a few appearances in 07’ with the expected Rookie bobbles and mistakes but the limited time he spent under Center was nowhere near enough to make any serious evaluation. Odds are against Russell having a break out year, not only because he entered the Draft as a Junior and enjoyed only one really good season at LSU, or because his ill advised hold out last season cost him a camp, but because the Raiders decision to hire Tom Cable and his success implementing the Zone Blocking System that saw the Oakland Raiders finish a more than respectable 6 th in rushing last year. Russell won’t likely put up colossal numbers by design and that should ease the burden on his shoulders, at least thats the hope. No such luck for Kansas City’s Brody Croyle, who’s team found out last year, replacing two Hall of Fame Legends ... [link]