Top pick Russell draws Chargers in first career start
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comRookie quarterback JaMarcus Russell will get the first start of his career when the Raiders conclude the season against the Chargers on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2007Rookie Russell expected to play two series against Colts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSix-year veteran Josh McCown will start a third straight week for the Raiders, but the bigger news Thursday? Coach Lane Kiffin has committed to playing time for rookie JaMarcus Russell for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2007After positive outing, McCown to start for Raiders
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJason Kidd was back in the starting lineup for the New Jersey Nets on Friday against the Houston Rockets, two nights after missing a game because of a migraine.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007At least nine teams will change QBs this week
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAt least nine teams will change starting quarterbacks for Week 11, the most radical shift seen since 1999. And the Atlanta Falcons might make it 10 different starters.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2007Without Vick, the running QB revolution stalls
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhen Michael Vick ran amok in the NFL, the age of the running quarterback supposedly had dawned. But even before Vick's suspension, that era ended. The idea of a mobile quarterback has to be redefined.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2007McCown returns from injury, to start ahead of Culpepper
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comRaiderse quarterback Josh McCown, who missed five games with a broken big toe on his left foot, will return to the lineup on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007Raiders waive Williams with plans to sign ex-Jets WR Dwight
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFormer first-round wide receiver Mike Williams, the 10th overall choice in the 2005 draft but a disappointment with two different franchises during his less than three full seasons in the NFL, was waived by the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday afternoon.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2007Stability at QB? Hey, that's old school
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCoaches have been far less reluctant to make a switch at quarterback this season, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007Sources: Raiders reach agreement in principle with top pick Russell
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOakland reached a contract agreement in principle with JaMarcus Russell on Monday.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2007Minus Russell, Raiders have three veterans in battle to start
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith JaMarcus Russell battling over the terms of his first NFL contract and out of training camp, Josh McCown gets the first crack at starting for the Raiders.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2007Arthroscopic surgery for Stanton leaves Lions thin at QB
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Detroit Lions have lost the services of rookie quarterback Drew Stanton for the entire season.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2007Raiders' Walter expected to be ready for training camp
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comQuarterback Andrew Walter has undergone arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined until Oakland's training camp start date of July 27.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2007Baltimore a nice landing spot for Smith
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFrom Troy Smith's slide and eventual soft landing in Baltimore to some praise for Matt Millen, Len Pasquarelli offers some finals thoughts on the 2007 draft.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2007Raiders trade Moss to Patriots for 4th-round pick
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comConvinced in discussions with Randy Moss that he believes his NFL legacy is tied to winning a Super Bowl and not to individual accomplishments, the New England Patriots on Sunday acquired the electrifying but enigmatic wide receiver from Oakland.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2007Raiders trade 4th-round pick for McCown, Williams
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDetermined to provide a veteran mentor for JaMarcus Russell, and to have an experienced quarterback on hand so they would not have to rush the top player selected in the 2007 draft into the lineup immediately, the Oakland Raiders on Saturday night acquire
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