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Jeff Garcia to "mentor" JaMarcus Russell?
Per Paul Gutierrez of the Sacramento Bee , Jeff Garcia might be exactly what JaMarcus Russell needs . Garcia, who was signed in the off-season , is fiery and competitive whereas Russel is laid-back. Perhaps, as much as anything, Garcia will be Russell's "mentor" when it comes to attitude.  ...
Raiders Silver and Black Blog : Garcia getting antsy?
sfgate.com — New Raiders quarterback Jeff Garcia said all the right things about understanding his role and being a... backup and mentor to JaMarcus Russell during last weekend's minicamp. It now looks like Garcia is ready to push his way into the starting lineup. ... (more) Raiders Silver and Black Blog : Garcia getting antsy?
Poole: Wake-up times for JaMarcus
contracostatimes.com — STROLLING THROUGH the fight-night crowd Saturday sporting a New York Yankees cap and designer backpack, an unlit... stogie dangling from his lips, JaMarcus Russell was all swagger and comfort, the picture of the good life. It's as if the Raiders ... (more) Poole: Wake-up times for JaMarcus
No excuses: Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell must shine in 2009
No excuses: Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell must shine in 2009
examiner.com — With all of last week dedicated to draft grades, it is easy to forget that the value... of draft picks can't be ascertained until three years after their selection. The third year is widely accepted as the year that a player must produce, or they get the dreaded "bust" label. (more) No excuses: Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell must ...
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