The debate goes on.
Is JaMarcus Russell of the Oakland Raiders the biggest bust of all time?
In order for that to be true, Russell must surpass Ryan Leaf of the San Diego Chargers, taken second overall in the 1998 NFL draft. Leaf is generally considered the biggest bust ever taken in the NFL draft.
Most articles relative to Russell have been nothing more than case studies in the quixotic decisions of Al Davis.
Thus, those articles are nothing more than veiled attempts to define the legacy of Mr. Davis by Russell, which merely reflects gross bias that is not based on facts.
This argument ...
Years ago, a young man who was considered a model athlete had the great fortune of being a first round pick with the Oakland Raiders.
Eldridge Dickey was his name. He attended one of the finest high schools in the Houston Independent School District.
Dickey was so good in high school that some said he was not coachable, according to Ric More who was interviewed on May 8.
The label did not stick because the entire team at Booker T. Washington High School was outstanding during the era that Dickey was on the roster.
Most accounts of Dickey's life do not recognize the fact that ...
When things go wrong for too long, the spectators of the Raider Nation become somewhat like a bewildered herd.
In Noam Chomsky's book, titled Media Control, there are a lot of concepts that seem to need adjustment for 2010.
First of all, the Internet is an outlet for public opinion. The men who own the powerful traditional media have to answer to the thousands of opinions that bang on their ears and glare in their eyes via the web.
The Raider Nation shouted, "Do something, get rid of JR." The attendance diminished tremendously at the stadium. People left games early. Folks cussed and wrote ...
The NFL draft has taken on a life of its own as fans pour over their team's needs and the year's collegiate prospects in an effort to determine which players their team will take.
However, although the NFL draft has clearly became a much bigger media event over the years, teams are now just as likely as ever to miss on their picks in the early rounds.
With the Raiders decision to release JaMarcus Russell, let's have a look at the ten biggest NFL draft busts ever.Begin Slideshow
Darren McFadden and Reggie Bush. Two of the most quick, agile, and elusive young players in today's gridiron meets.
Also, two of the most hyped tailbacks who haven't lived up to the talk.
Before I start comparing McFadden and Bush, please know that I'm not very fond of comparisons. Some are necessary, some aren't. I feel these two are gifted players who can succeed in the NFL.
That being said, they're not busts.
Look at Bush. Some say he is a draft bust already. He's only 25 years old and is coming off one of his better seasons.
Rushing wise, I love Reggie Bush. He ...
This idea is a little bit different than most, but I hope it works out for everyone.
Now that JaMarcus Russell is gone, it's time for someone else to take the heat in Oakland.
Will the focus shift to the other former first round picks?
How about the veterans?
Will the Coaches be on the hot seat?
Who do you as Raider Fans think should be on the hot seat in 2010? And who is under the most pressure to perform?
E-mail your answers to RaiderWorldWide@Gmail.com and I will post the best responses Tuesday of next week.
The more participation, the better, so let your voice be heard and ...
When the word broke yesterday on the JaMarcus Russell release, I had a time cleaning up the mess.
Finally?
Oakland decided on Thursday, May sixth, 2010, to end the misery that the fans and teammates alike had suffered through, in growing amounts. With the removal of Russell, it completes a very healthy offseason for Oakland.
We brought in Hue Jackson, picked a draft well, traded a few times, and kicked out the team's second-largest distraction (Al Davis, has to have his fun).
As it was, the Raiders decided to do some eyeballing, to make sure Russell had no redeeming factor. During the practice last ...
When the trade for Jason Campbell to the Oakland Raiders was announced everyone in the football world saw this is as a upgrade for the quarterback postion for the Oakland Raiders as well as a real leader for this franchise for the next five to eight years. Some Raider fans are not as endeared to Campbell much like some Saints fans were not as endeared to Brees.
Both quarterbacks have simular success and some set backs in their first few years in the NFL. These set backs probably caused their orignal teams to move on without them ...
The Raiders fans rejoiced yesterday in what have must have felt like removing an unwanted wart or a cancerous tumor.
It's a done deal, and instantly reports are flying about JaMarcus Russell being the greatest draft bust ever. Is he? Well, he's definately in the running, but I did see the man have flashes of brilliance, and I did see him win a few games in tough predicaments for the Silver and Black.
As a Charger fan myself, I personally have to thank the guy for his performance in Denver in the 2008 season. It was gutsy, it was for nothing, and ...
I can't tell you what to do, but my gang and I are moving on. I'm going to make this article short and sweet.
It's like the words of Dionne Warwicks' song, "Walk On By."
Move on, Raider Nation, move on.
One friend said, "He's gone now, leave him alone."
Let's talk about the new players and hope they do better. That's the past, we have to live for the future of the entire team.
It's like a man who divorces a woman who he thought would never make it without him. He keeps running her down in words, when the truth is that he left, and ...