JaMarcus Russell: The Reason Why the Oakland Raiders Are Not Winning Games

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Published: October 28, 2009

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... and then again named the starting quarterback for the Raiders' match-up against the Chargers. 

Looking at the Raiders roster, they have talent. They have one of the best defensive lineman in the NFL in Richard Seymour, a talented linebacker crew, and arguably one of the best defensive players in football in Nnamdi Asomugha. 

So why does this team continue to struggle? It all starts with the quarterback. 

Since the day he was drafted, JaMarcus Russell has not shown he has what it takes to be a championship-caliber NFL quarterback. 

Its been a long time since Russell made that amazing Hail Mary throw while at LSU to beat Kentucky. 

Russell has been nothing but unwilling to make the extra effort needed to be a starting NFL quarterback. 

As a rookie, Russell had one of the longest holdouts in NFL history. The holdout lasted months and essentially ruined Russell's rookie season. 

That season Russell cost then Head Coach Lane Kiffin ...

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