Inside the NFL: Jeff Garcia, bench warmer? Nope
chicagotribune.com 7/4/2009 — He's confident he can displace quarterback JaMarcus Russell > As a new quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, Jeff Garcia will be playing under a black flag now.  ...

Russell’s work ethic called into question again
scoresreport.com 6/30/2009 — According to a report by the National Football Post’s Michael Lombardi, Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell’s work ethic continues to be called into question. 2. The work ethic of quarterback JaMarcus Russell is still being questioned by many who have worked with him in the past and are ...

Jeff Garcia signs with Oakland Raiders
eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com 4/6/2009 — The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent QB Jeff Garcia, who grew up in the Bay Area and as a Raiders' fan, to a one-year contract. "I feel like I still have the energy and enthusiasm to continue for another year or two , but I know I'm getting close ," Garcia said. "It's just one of those things ...

Garcia Still Feels He May Be the Starting QB
raidersgab.com 7/29/2009 — Seems that if you think JaMarcus Russell is the unquestioned starter, someone better tell Jeff Garcia : Veteran quarterback Jeff Garcia arrived at training camp early, unwilling to concede anything to projected starter JaMarcus Russell. “My job is to make certain decisions hard,” ...

Philadelphia Eagles 2009 Opponents’ Preview- Oakland Raiders
bleedinggreennation.com 7/13/2009 — More photos » by Paul Sakuma - AP Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) talks with head coach Tom Cable, right, presumably after a chicken wing eating contest at Raiders headquarters in Alameda, ...

Can the Raiders Russell Prove He’s an Elite QB in 2009?
nflgridirongab.com 6/22/2009 — “With the first pick in the NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select…JaMarcus Russell, quarterback from LSU.” Many people believed in the 2007-2008 season that Russell would lead the Raiders and have a pretty good year. But Russell was in competition in the starting ...

Raiders Offseason Review
baysportsjournal.blogspot.com 7/12/2009 — With the start of NFL training camp right around the corner (July 29th for the Raiders), I figured now would be a good time to review what went on with each Bay Area football team this offseason, starting today with the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have had a pretty active offseason, as they ...

Snakes on a Plane
thehaternation.blogspot.com 7/1/2009 — Actually, that would be the least of your worries. Air Asia has signed a deal to sponsor the Oakland Raiders. Air Asia does not, however, offer service to Oakland. Seems that Al Davis had to go far out of his way to find a company that had no idea ...

Raiders’ offseason: What we don’t know
ibabuzz.com 6/23/2009 — Things that remain a mystery as the Raiders go their separate ways before reporting to training camp in Napa on July 29, with the first practice the following day: – Can Ted Tollner and Paul Hackett provide the kind of stability and ...

Garcia Creates Competition In Oak
nationalfootballpost.com 4/8/2009 — With former Buccaneer Jeff Garcia signing with Oakland on Tuesday, we have to wonder what this means for current starter JaMarcus Russell. Is this a move to ensure that there’s a proven back-up behind the young quarterback, or is it a sign that the ...

JaMarcus Russell: Make or Break Season — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/3/2009
It may be the beginning of July but there is no denying the fact that the Oakland Raiders sit proudly atop the AFC West. Then again the Detroit Lions are in joint pole position in the NFC North and those Cincinnati Bengals are challenging for ...

QB Controversy in Oakland? — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/4/2009
Is JaMarcus Russell the best quarterback in Oakland? Should veteran Jeff Garcia get the starting job?  Is there possibly a quarterback controversy in Oakland? The Raiders picked Russell with the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft with ...

Happy Birthday, Al... You Old So and So — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/4/2009
America isn't the only one having a birthday. Today owner, Al Davis, turns 80... and sorry to say it, but he looks it. Many think Davis has gotten more crazy in his old age... some may even call him "senile." But one thing you have to give him is ...

Raiders' Jeff Garcia is a backup with a plan — L.A. Times - Pro Football 7/5/2009
The 39-year-old quarterback is No. 2 on the depth chart and working on a 'blue-light special' one-year deal, but that doesn't mean he's conceding anything to starter JaMarcus Russell. >  ...

Maybe, It's Just Me / The Real Reason For The Raider's Struggles — Bleacher Report - NFL 7/5/2009
So maybe it is just me, but I do believe that when fans become ungrateful, then that is why their team will perpetually struggle (ex, Cleveland Browns). When the fans see everything negatively, then that voice will resonate ...