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Sources: Raiders Reach Agreement in Principle With Russell
Published 9/11/2007 by Ryan Wilson at Football Outsiders
Sources: Raiders Reach Agreement in Principle With Russell So what s the over/under on when JaMarcus Russell sees the field? I ve got Week 4 2008. posted 9-10-2007 at 10:07 PM by ...

The Future is Now
Published 9/11/2007 by Christopher Perales at Just Blog Baby | A Blog For Oakland Raiders Fans
JaMarcus Russell’s agents reportedly agreed on a six-year $68 million dollar contract this evening. I m not going to report on the details of the contract, so if you want to know exactly how much money Russell will earn, then head over to ESPN.com .  What I do know is that when he signs his contract in the next 24hrs, he must be ready to work. Unless the season becomes a complete wash, you won’t see him start until the end of the season, or even next year.  He’ll still see playing time, but I don’t think he is, or will be, the best decision to start this season.  Since he isn’t going to be starting, he needs to find ways to show he’s worth the money he’ll be earning this year. His teammates will know how much he’s earning, and in a professional sport where there’s little guaranteed money, they won’t let him get away with anything.  Not only will he be paid more than most players, but he won’t have a lot of pressure to be ...

Jerry Porter Confirms: This Means Vince Evans’ Roster Spot Is In Jeopardy
Published 9/11/2007 by David Roth at Can't Stop The Bleeding
... , then you know it’s important. And so it is: ESPN’s effortlessly dapper Len Pasquarelli reports that the Josh McCown Era in Oakland is now officially on the clock, as the Raiders have agreed to a contract with 2007’s first overall selection, QB JaMarcus Russell. Mr. Len, get busy on ‘em: ...

JaMarcus Russell Is An Oakland Raider!
Published 9/11/2007 by saint <info@silverandblackpride.com> at Silver And Black Pride: Front Page Posts
... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3013493

Shaq, Jeff Tedford as the Michigan coach, the notion of Overrated
Published 9/11/2007 by GeauxTigers <info@andthevalleyshook.com> at And The Valley Shook: Front Page Posts
... JaMarcus Russell has finally reached an agreement with the Oakland Raiders. Not the longest holdout ever, but the longest for a #1 overall pick. Not that he's going to take the field anytime soon anyway, but ...

Morning Munchies: Russell Signs With Raiders, MNF Double-Header and Cheating Patriots
Published 9/11/2007 by Tim at Mind Rite Sports -- Quality, diverse sports coverage
... . Very sloppy game (errant and dropped passes galore) but Mike Nolan called the perfect play for the go-ahead. Finally, number 1 pick JaMarcus Russell signed with the Raiders . ...

Quick Glances at Future Opponents
Published 9/11/2007 by TBird41 at The Ragnarok
... Oakland Raiders: The Raiders finally signed JaMarcus Russell last night. This is big news, since it ends the longest hold out since Bryant McKinnie in 2002, and the first time since Bo Jackson in1986 that the #1 overall pick missed a regular season game. This also means that there's now a chance that the Vikings will get to face an Oakland team starting a rookie quarterback in Week 11. And if Russell is starting, I hope it means that Josh McCown has washed out of the league for good. That guy can rot in Hell. ...

Oakland Raiders Reach Agreement with Jamarcus Russell
Published 9/11/2007 by Chris <info@arrowheadpride.com> at Arrowhead Pride: Front Page Posts
ESPNis reporting that a deal between Jamarcus Russell and the Raiders has been reached in principal. ...

Week 1: The Glass is Still Half Full
Published 9/11/2007 by Calico Jack at Silver and Black Forever
... Late Breaking News: Oh Yeah! JaMarcus Russell has just signed tonight! Our short term future (2007) looks much brighter with McCown/Culpepper at the helm and our long term future (2008 and beyond) just lit up like a Christmas tree with the signing of Russell. In the meantime Raider Nation, keep you chin up, gear up for the Donkeys next week, and know that any diehard is in it for the long haul. Our long term future looks very bright. Pull up the anchors, bust out the Red Stripe and set sail for a very exciting new Raider voyage. ...

JaMarcus Russell: Signs 6-year deal, will wonders never cease
Published 9/11/2007 by Jason Wood at Footballguys Blog
... The longest holdout in five years appears to be over, as JaMarcus Russell and the Raiders have agreed in principle to a 6-year deal. Russell is expected in practice on Wednesday; ending months of contentious negotiations between the rocket-armed 1st overall pick and Al Davis’ once storied franchise. ...